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Haematocrit

Definition

noun

(1) The ratio of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells, usually expressed as a percentage of the total blood volume.

(2) The instrument used to determine the relative amounts of corpuscles and plasma in the blood.


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An average (normal) value for HCT in men is 46% and in women is 38%.


Word origin: the term "hematocrit" was coined in 1903. Its roots stem from the Greek words hemat - blood, and krites, judge - meaning to gauge or judge the blood.

Abbreviation: Ht, HCT. Variant: hematocrit.

Synonym: packed cell volume (PCV), erythrocyte volume fraction (EVF).


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Re: Haematocrit and Packed Cell Volumes

How would you tell which concentration of saline is isotonic? Cell appearence should give a clue.

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by MichaelXY
Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:39 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Haematocrit and Packed Cell Volumes
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Haematocrit and Packed Cell Volumes

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by micco13
Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:53 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
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