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'''Blood plasma''' is to be distinguished from '''serum''' which is plasma without fibrinogen which is separated following the clotting process.

'''Blood plasma''' is to be distinguished from '''serum''' which is plasma without fibrinogen which is separated following the clotting process.

Some [[Electrolytes|electrolytes]] whilst in plasma are bound to plasma proteins and hence are termed '''protein bound'''; this must be factored in when calculating plasma levels for diagnostic purposes. A good example would be Calcium.

Some [[Electrolytes|electrolytes]] whilst in plasma are bound to plasma proteins and hence are termed '''protein bound'''; this must be factored in when calculating plasma (or serum) levels for diagnostic purposes. A good example would be Calcium.

==Composition==

==Composition==