Serum or Plasma Should Be Separated from Cells by Centrifugation

question 41

Multiple Choice

Serum or plasma should be separated from cells by centrifugation within:

• A) 20 minutes.
• B) 60 minutes.
• C) 90 minutes.
• D) 120 minutes.

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