Hematocrit

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
HCT
Pronunciation
/ˌhiː.məˈtrɪt/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Laboratory

Examples in Context

  1. In general, patients with PC had a lower hematocrit and higher erythrocyte sedimentation rate ( ESR ).
  2. Objective To investigate the relationship between seasonal variation of hematocrit and its clinical significance.
  3. His hematocrit would have to be low.
  4. If there is shock with an elevated hematocrit, then the plasma volume loss of peritonitis is suggested.
  5. In conclusion, hematocrit increases with age at high altitude in the Central Andes of Peru.

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