Plasma and Serum
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What is the percentage of Fibrinogen in TP?
3-6%
What is the percentage of Albumin in TP?
35-50%
What is the composition of plasma?
90% water and 10% dissolved constituents (protein, aldehyde, vitamins, hormones, salts, and waste).
What are the 3 main proteins found in plasma?
Albumin, Globulins, and Fibrinogen.
What are 3 types of Globulins?
Alpha, Beta, and Gamma.
What are 3 abnormalities that can show up in plasma?
Hemolytic, Lipemia, and Icteric.
Is there any Fibrinogen in SG?
No.
What is the difference between plasma and serum?
Serum does not contain fibrinogen.