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Investigative Techniques > Clinical Laboratory Techniques > Hematologic Tests > Hematocrit
Diagnosis > Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures > Clinical Laboratory Techniques > Hematologic Tests > Hematocrit
Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena > Blood Physiological Phenomena > Hemorheology > Hematocrit
Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena > Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena > Hemodynamics > Hemorheology > Hematocrit
Investigative Techniques > Rheology > Hemorheology > Hematocrit
Natural Science Disciplines > Physics > Rheology > Hemorheology > Hematocrit

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Hematocrit  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

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

Note

  • usually NIM

Scope note

  • 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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