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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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- Erythrocyte Volume, Packed
- Packed Red-Cell Volume
- Erythrocyte Volumes, Packed
- Hematocrits
- Packed Erythrocyte Volume
- Packed Erythrocyte Volumes
- 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
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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Hematocrit. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006400. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006400
- Hematocrit. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hematocrit
- Hematocrit. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111146