Definition for Difference between revisions of "Hematocrit"
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| + | 2) The hematocrit is a ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the volume of all these components together, called whole blood. The value is expressed as a percentage or fraction. For example, a hematocrit value of 40% means that there are 40 milliliters of red blood cells in 100 milliliters of whole blood. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:37, 27 September 2020
1) The volume of blood that is composed of red blood cells, usually between 40% and 65% among vertebrates.
2) The hematocrit is a ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the volume of all these components together, called whole blood. The value is expressed as a percentage or fraction. For example, a hematocrit value of 40% means that there are 40 milliliters of red blood cells in 100 milliliters of whole blood.