PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -What is a Hematocrit Test? A hematocrit test is a blood test that measures how much of your blood is made up of red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Complete blood count (CBC). A CBC is used to count the number of blood cells in a sample of your blood. For anemia, your doctor will likely be interested in the levels of the red blood cells contained in your blood (hematocrit) and the hemoglobin in your blood.

Detailed explanation-3: -HCT. 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-4: -Hematocrit Test Purpose. Hematocrit tests are sometimes done as part of routine blood tests, but your provider may order them if they suspect you have a red blood cell disorder. Your red blood cell levels may also be checked before you have surgery.