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Which of the Following Proteins Considered for Laboratory Use in Nutritional

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Which of the following proteins considered for laboratory use in nutritional assessment is present in highest concentration in the blood stream and has the longest half-life?


Definitions:

Whole blood

denotes blood drawn directly from the body from which none of the components, such as plasma or platelets, have been removed.

Blood clot

A mass formed from platelets and fibrin in the blood to stop bleeding, but can be dangerous when formed inside veins or arteries obstructing blood flow.

Plasma

The fluid component of blood, in which formed elements are suspended; makes up 55% of blood volume.

Formed elements

The solid components of blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, which are crucial for various bodily functions such as oxygen transport and immune response.

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