Blood serum

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_serum)

In blood, the serum is the component that is neither a blood cell (serum does not contain white or red blood cells) nor a clotting factor; it is the blood plasma with the fibrinogens removed. Serum includes all proteins not used in blood clotting (coagulation) and all the electrolytes, antibodies, antigens, hormones, and any exogenous substances. (Wikipedia)

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18-Apr-2013

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