When blood is centrifuged and its components separate,the bottom of the tube holds the

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When blood is centrifuged, the heaviest component, which is the red blood cells or erythrocytes, settle at the bottom of the tube due to the force of gravity. The other components, including the buffy coat (which consists of white blood cells and platelets) and plasma, are found above the erythrocyte layer. Electrolytes and waste products are found in the plasma, but they are not isolated to the bottom of the tube. Monocytes are a type of white blood cell found in the buffy coat, but they are not isolated to the bottom of the tube either.

When Blood Is Centrifuged and Its Components Separate,the Bottom of the Tube