what exactly is a hematocrit? any info you could give me would be great!
2006-10-23 09:50:47 · 6 answers · asked by mr._693 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
its the % of red blood cells in total blood. if you have low hemoglobin (anemia) usually the hematocrit is lower and the number of red blood cells too if its due to chronic or sudden bleeding. usually hematocrit is between 33-41%. over 41 % may be caused by dehydration or polyglobulia (too much red blood cells).
2006-10-23 10:29:10 · answer #1 · answered by valy_4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary
he·mat·o·crit
n.
Abbr. Hct
The percentage by volume of packed red blood cells in a given sample of blood after centrifugation.
2006-10-23 16:59:20 · answer #2 · answered by Believe in Possibilities 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's essentially your red blood cell count. normal value around 35-42, varying between men and women & depends specifically on the lab your blood was tested. this is the number that your doctor looks at to assess anemia.
2006-10-23 16:58:35 · answer #3 · answered by pete54409 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the percentage of solids in the blood in relation to liquids. Red blood cells:Plasma
2006-10-23 16:54:16 · answer #4 · answered by nobudE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is the measure of both the amount and the size of the red blood cells.
2006-10-23 16:56:14 · answer #5 · answered by jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's blood work that dr's do to check if your anemic (low iron)
2006-10-23 17:01:25 · answer #6 · answered by BROWNLYN 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋