Which of the following defines hematocrit:March 2013
Correct Answer: Percentage of the blood, by volume, occupied by erythrocytes
Description: Ans. B i.e. Percentage of the blood, by volume, occupied by erythrocytesHematocritIt is also known as packed cell volume (PCV) or erythrocyte volume fraction (EVF)It is the volume percentage (%) of red blood cells in bloodIt is normally about 45% for men and 40% for women.
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