Lab reference

Hematocrit

CBC

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Reference range

Male40 to 54 %
Female36 to 44 %

About

The proportion of blood volume made of red cells. It tracks haemoglobin and is affected by hydration.

When it is low

Anemia, overhydration, blood loss, hemolysis

When it is high

Dehydration, polycythemia, COPD, burns

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