ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The hematocrit measures the volume of red blood cells compared to the total blood volume (red blood cells and plasma). The normal hematocrit for men is 40 to 54%; for women it is 36 to 48%. This value can be determined directly by microhematocrit centrifugation or calculated indirectly.

Detailed explanation-2: -What Does Hematocrit Mean? Hematocrit is the percentage by volume of red cells in your blood. Blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets, suspended in plasma. Together, those comprise about 45% of the volume of our blood, but the specific percentages of each can vary.

Detailed explanation-3: -An RBC count is a blood test that measures how many red blood cells (RBCs) you have. RBCs contain hemoglobin, a protein which carries oxygen.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hematocrit is a blood test that measures how much of a person’s blood is made up of red blood cells. This measurement depends on the number of and size of the red blood cells. Blood transports oxygen and nutrients to body tissues and returns waste and carbon dioxide.

Detailed explanation-5: -Both hemoglobin and hematocrit can be measured from standard blood tests, and both values are typically reported when a doctor orders a blood count. The hematocrit (hct) is volume percentage of red blood cells in the blood and is expressed as a percentage.