PCV (Packed Cell Volume, Haematocrit)
Sample: Whole blood (EDTA, Heparin, Citrate) 0.5 mL
Status: Accredited
Schedule: Daily
Units: %
Range: Males 42 - 52 % Females 35 - 47%
Remarks: Hematocrit or PCV (Packed Cells Volume) is used to evaluate anemias, blood loss, polycytemia and other hematological diseases. Always is used with Full Blood Count (FBC) tests.
