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Serum is the component of blood that does not contain cells or clotting factors. It does contain electrolytes an proteins among its components.

Dr. Michael Flax reviewed this

48 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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