Hematocrit

The volume of packed RED BLOOD CELLS in a blood specimen. The volume is measured by centrifugation in a tube with graduated markings, or with automated blood cell counters. It is an indicator of erythrocyte status in disease. For example, ANEMIA shows a low value; POLYCYTHEMIA, a high value.

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.225.625.400, E05.200.625.400, G09.188.370.374

MeSH Unique ID: D006400

Entry Terms:

• Hematocrits
• Packed Red-Cell Volume
• Packed Red Cell Volume
• Packed Red-Cell Volumes
• Red-Cell Volume, Packed
• Red-Cell Volumes, Packed
• Volume, Packed Red-Cell
• Volumes, Packed Red-Cell
• Erythrocyte Volume, Packed
• Erythrocyte Volumes, Packed
• Packed Erythrocyte Volume
• Packed Erythrocyte Volumes
• Volume, Packed Erythrocyte
• Volumes, Packed Erythrocyte

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Hematologic Tests
Hematocrit

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Hematologic Tests
Hematocrit

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Blood Physiological Phenomena
Hemorheology
Hematocrit