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hematocrit (Hct) of blood

% of blood occupied by blood cells. Indications: - evaluation or screening for anemia - evaluation or screening for polycythemia Reference interval: - adult male: 41.5-50.4% - adult female: 35.9-44.6% Specimen: - Whole blood (EDTA). - Stable for 24 h at 4 C.

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erythrocyte; red blood cell (RBC)

General

clinical hematology test hematocrit of body fluid

References

  1. Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods, 19th edition, J.B. Henry (ed), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA. 1996
  2. Panel of 10 tests Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 40002
  3. Panel of 24 tests Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 40003
  4. Hematocrit Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 40080
  5. Mini Panel of 2 tests: Folate, RBC . Hematocrit (client supplied) Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 70385

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complete blood count (CBC)