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What Is Used to Activate Protein C in the Chromogenic

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What is used to activate protein C in the chromogenic assay used to determine its concentration?


Definitions:

Plasma Component

The liquid part of blood that carries cells and proteins throughout the body, consisting mainly of water, electrolytes, and proteins.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood, in which blood cells are suspended.

Serum

The component of blood that remains after clotting has removed the blood cells and clotting proteins, containing antibodies and other proteins.

Formed Elements

Cells (i.e., red and white blood cells) and cell fragments (i.e., platelets) of blood.

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