Hematocrit (Hct)

Question 1

What is the value for hematocrit?

Answer 1

37.0-47.0%

Question 2

What is the characteristics for hematocrit?

Answer 2

-indirect measurement of RBC number and volume
-Part of routine testing and anemia evaluation
-critical values: <15% or >60%

Question 3

What do HIGH levels of hematocrit lead to?

Answer 3

-erythrocytosis
-congenital heart disease
-sever COPD
-polycythemia Vera
-severe dehydration

Question 4

What do LOW levels of Hematocrit lead to ?

Answer 4

-anemia
-hemoglobinopathy
-cirrhosis
-hemolytic anemia
-hemorrhage
-dietary deficiency
-bone marrow failure
-prosthetic valves
-renal disease
-normal pregnancy
-rheumatoid arthritis
-lymphoma
-leukemia
-hodgkin disease