What is the approximate normal level of haematocrit/packed cell volume in men?
What is the approximate normal level of haematocrit/packed cell volume in men? Correct Answer 40% to 50%
Explanation:
- Hematocrit is the percentage of red blood cells in the blood.
- In men normal range is 40-50% (Specifically 40.7-50.3%).
- In females, the normal range is 36%-48%.
Additional Information
- The function of the RBC is to transfer oxygen from lugs to tissues.
- So the hematocrit level is important to measure the capacity of delivering oxygen.
Testing Method:
- It is calculated by an automated analyzer.
- Hematocrit is calculated by multiplying the red cell count by the mean cell volume.
- The PCV can be assessed by heparinized blood at 10,000 RPM for five minutes.
- Another method of assessing hematocrit is by optical methods such as spectrophotometry.
Important Points
- It is also known as
- Packed cell volume.
- Volume of packed red cells.
- Erythrocyte volume fraction.
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