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Serum

Pale yellow blood fluid from which clotting factors have been removed.

Cell- and fibrinogen-free fluid obtained after blood clots; used for many clinical chemistry measurements.

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper)Glossary

    Cell- and fibrinogen-free fluid obtained after blood clots; used for many clinical chemistry measurements.

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