Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Payment Policies

Plasma makes up approximately 55-60% of our blood volume and is nearly 90% water. The remaining 10% of plasma consists of ions (i.e., electrolytes), many different proteins, antibodies, and hormones. When fresh blood is allowed to settle, the formed elements sink to the bottom and a yellow-tan (straw colored) fluid rises to the top. This yellow fluid is the blood plasma. Blood plasma contains ... ................
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