20/10/2024
Hematocrit Level 💊🔬
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▪️ 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 .
▪️ Hematocrit level is simply the percentage of red cells in your blood. For example, a level of 38% is considered the minimum needed for donating blood. .
▪️ Normal hematocrit levels vary based on age and race.. In adults, normal levels for men range from 41%-50%. For women , the normal range is slightly lower : 36%-44% .
▪️ A hematocrit level below the normal range, meaning the person has too few red blood cells, is called anemia. A hematocrit level above the normal range, meaning too many red blood cells, may indicate polycythemia or erythrocytosis .
▪️What’s the difference between a hematocrit and a hemoglobin test⁉️
- A hematocrit is the percentage of red blood cells in your blood. Hemoglobin is part of your red blood celln, Hemoglobin helps your red blood cells carry oxygen throughout your body. Hemoglobin also gives your red blood cells their color., A hemoglobin test measures the amount of hemoglobin in your red blood cells.
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by : Dr HUSSEIN OSMAN MOHAMED
