hematocrit (Hct) of blood
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Introduction
% 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.
More general terms
Additional terms
Component of
References
- ↑ Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods, 19th edition, J.B. Henry (ed), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA. 1996
- ↑ Panel of 10 tests Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0040002.jsp
- ↑ Panel of 24 tests Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0040003.jsp
- ↑ Hematocrit Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0040080.jsp
- ↑ Mini Panel of 2 tests: Folate, RBC . Hematocrit (client supplied) Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0070385.jsp