Which of the following is true of a serum specimen?
A) is highly oxygenated
B) contains an anticoagulant additive
C) does not contain an anticoagulant additive
D) is rich in carbon monoxide

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Serum is the liquid portion of blood that remains after clotting has occurred, which means it does not contain an anticoagulant additive. Anticoagulants are used to prevent clotting, and their absence is what allows clot formation, separating serum from the cellular components.

Which of the Following Is True of a Serum Specimen