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What does it mean when your hematocrit is low?
Questioner:Amelia Taylor 2018-04-06 09:54:20
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Harper Foster——Studied at Stanford University, Lives in Palo Alto, CA
A hematocrit test is a common diagnostic tool used to measure the percentage of red blood cells in your blood. It's an important part of a complete blood count (CBC), which is often ordered by healthcare providers to evaluate a patient's overall health or to diagnose a specific condition. When your hematocrit is low, it can indicate several health issues.
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Amelia Phillips——Studied at the University of São Paulo, Lives in São Paulo, Brazil.
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hematocrit test is part of a complete blood count (CBC). ... A
lower than normal
hematocrit can
indicate: An insufficient supply of healthy red blood cells (anemia) A large number of white blood cells due to long-term illness, infection or a white blood cell disorder such as leukemia or lymphoma.
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