Plasma Makes Up About ______ Percent of a Centrifuged Sample

Question

Plasma makes up about ______ percent of a centrifuged sample of whole blood.
A)25
B)35
C)45
D)55
E)75

Accepted Answer

Plasma makes up approximately 55% of a centrifuged sample of whole blood, with the other 45% being composed of formed elements (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets).