PCV (Hematocrit Method)

            It is proportion of blood cells occupied by the RBCs. It is normally 48% for men and 38%for women. It is considered integral part of a person’s complete blood count (CBC).

Hematocrit stands for hema=”blood” and crit=”judgment”. There are two methods for performing hematocrit method. Indicators of anemia include Hb estimation, RBC count and PCV

                              Microhematocrit and Macrohematocrit Methods:

Interpretation of Results:

Polycythemia and Doping:    

                               

                             Polycythemia and doping can both be detected by PCV at regular intervals. 

                                                 

 Acute and Chronic Blood Loss: