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Serum because it has no fibrinogen or it has no clotting factors.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agoit's because serum contains more number of antibodies than plasma which helps in antigen antibody reaction in blood grouping method
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Serum was used instead of plasma so that the sample would not have fibrinogen in it and it would not clot.
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What tests require plasma for testing?
Diabetes is the test that requires plasma for testing. Plasma is a glucose test used to test blood sugar levels for diabetes diagnosis.
How is the amount of antimyocardial antibodies measured?
serum is diluted, or titered, and the test is done again. The serum is then further diluted and the test repeated until the serum is so dilute that fluorescence is no longer seen. The last dilution that showed fluorescence is the titer reported.
What are the types of susceptibility test for antibiotics?
Kirby-Bauer method (uses disk diffusion method)E-test (uses capillary disks)Spiral Gradient Endpoint test (results are interpreted by computer)Serum Bactericidal test (test amount of antibody present in patient's serum)
Why does a colloid appear cloudy?
The cloudier your plasma is, the more platelets it has.I have not found any reference to the amount of platelets and plasma turbidity. Please see next answer..."Turbid, cloudy or milky serum (lipemic serum) may be produced by the presence of fatty substances (lipids) in the blood. Bacterial contamination may also cause cloudy serum. Moderately or grossly lipemic specimens may alter certain test results.A recent meal may produce transient lipemia; therefore, we recommend that patients fast 12-16 hours before a blood specimen is obtained."
What color coded test tubes are used in centrifuge?
serum tubes
What three conditions of the serum can interfere with serological test?
Icterus, Hemolysis, or Lipemia interfere with reading the color change
What is Normalized Test?
Widal test is a serological test used to detect enteric fever by using agglutination rection of antibodies present in the serum of typhoid patient and o-somatic and H-flgellar antigens.
Why is serum preferred over plasma in serologic determinations?
serum is the preferred specimen for most chemistry, blood bank and serology test because proteins, such as fibrinogen, cause intererferences in the procedure or test. anticoagulant may also cause interferences which is present in blood plasma.
What has the author Edwin Joseph Wyler written?
Edwin Joseph Wyler has written: 'The Wassermann test' 'On serological tests for syphillis with very small amounts of patients' serum' -- subject(s): Diagnosis, Serodiagnosis, Syphilis
What is Serum analysis blood test for what diagnose?
serum analysis test for
Serum pregnancy test?
a serum pregnancy test is a blood test just a fancy doctor word for it kb
What is serum test?
Blood test
How toxity of serum can be tested?
how can you test for any toxity in blood serum or serum tears.
What serological test can be useful in the diagnosis of Eastern Western and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis?
IgM ELISA
What preparation is required prior to a glucose test?
Blood glucose tests require either whole blood, serum, or plasma collected by vein puncture or finger puncture. No special preparation is required for a casual blood glucose test.
Which laboratory test can detect hypocalcemia?
serum calcium test
What test assess the electrolyte levels?
serum sodium, serum potassium and s. chloride.
