What do hematocrit results mean?

Answer by  nurz009 (7)

A low hematocrit count may not only indicate iron deficiency or anemia but also vitamin and mineral deficiencies. a high hematocrit count reflects dehydration which can be easily reversed. In addition, an increase in hematocrit also suggests that a person is suffering from Polycythemia (a condition having more than the normal red blood cells.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Hematocrit is the concentration of red blood cells in a blood sample (that is drawn at the lab or physician's office). Red blood cells contain iron. Normal results are 48% for men and 38% for women. Anything less could indicate anemia or massive blood loss.

Answer by  jamieellison (1637)

Your hematocrit measures the amount of red blood cells circulating in your body as a percentage of total blood volume. Around 38% is normal for women; 48% for men.

Answer by  Amanda65 (1220)

Hematocrit is one way to measure the amount of red blood cells in a person's blood. This test is used in conjunction with other lab tests and the patients symptoms to determine different things.

Answer by  mbtoda (106)

All that hematocrit results mean is how much of your blood density is taken up by red blood cells. A Low result can mean hemorrhaging, and a high count can mean any number of conditions.

Answer by  Riley (765)

Blood test which measures the ratio of the volume occupied by packed red blood cells to the volume of the whole blood.