Hematocrit measures the percentage of your blood that is made up of red blood cells. It helps assess your blood's ability to carry oxygen.
Category: Complete Blood Count
Also known as: hematocrit, haematocrit, hct, packed cell volume, pcv
Reference range: 38.3–48.6 % (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: %
High values may indicate
High hematocrit may indicate dehydration, polycythemia vera, lung disease, or heart disease.
Low values may indicate
Low hematocrit may indicate anemia, blood loss, nutritional deficiencies, bone marrow problems, or chronic kidney disease.
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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