{"id":181825,"date":"2023-05-02T20:52:22","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T01:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centromedicoabc.com\/?p=181825"},"modified":"2026-04-29T23:57:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T04:57:22","slug":"blood-plasma-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centromedicoabc.com\/en\/digital-magazine\/blood-plasma-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Blood Plasma: Functions and Components"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The transparent or slightly yellowish liquid that makes up 55% of the blood within which the red and white blood cells and platelets are suspended, is known as blood plasma<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What is blood plasma?<\/h2>\n
Blood plasma is made up of water, mostly, along with minerals and many proteins focused on the proper functioning of our body.<\/p>\n
The proteins found in plasma are:<\/p>\n
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Globulins.<\/strong> They have an important role in the functioning of the liver, coagulation, and fighting infections.<\/li>\n
Fibrinogen.<\/strong> Protein focused on blood coagulation.<\/li>\n
Albumin.<\/strong> Once in the bloodstream, it helps keep fluid from leaking out of the blood vessels into other tissues, it also carries other hormones, vitamins, and enzymes in the body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What is blood plasma used for?<\/h2>\n
Vital functions, including bleeding control or infection prevention, arise from plasma proteins. Due to this, people who cannot produce them on their own can develop diseases.<\/p>\n
Due to its characteristics, blood plasma<\/em><\/a> helps regulate blood pressure, PH, acid-base balance, and the total amount of blood in the body.<\/p>\n
Various diseases can alter both the total concentration and the existing fractions.<\/p>\n
How does the blood plasma test work?<\/h2>\n
Blood tests must be performed to identify blood plasma components, thanks to which it is possible to detect:<\/p>\n
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Complete blood count (CBC) to measure the number of red and white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin.<\/li>\n
Known as a basic metabolic panel, blood chemistry measures the chemicals in the blood through plasma.<\/li>\n
The analysis of blood enzymes detects certain chemical reactions in the body for the detection of some pathologies.<\/li>\n
Blood clotting tests detect the patient’s coagulation level and identify disorders, if present.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If your treating physician has requested a blood plasma test, we can provide you with specialized care at ABC Medical Center\u2019s Clinical Laboratory<\/a>. Contact us!<\/p>\n
Fuentes:<\/strong>
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