Faulkton Area Medical Center
1300 Oak Street - P.O. Box 100 - Faulkton, South Dakota 57438
Hospital- 605-598-6262   Clinic- 605-598-6239

 

 

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Hematocrit

Also known as:  Hct, Crit, Packed cell volume (PCV)
Related tests:  Complete blood count

Why get tested?
If your doctor suspects that you have anemia (too few red blood cells), polycythemia (too many red blood cells), or dehydration.

When to get tested?
As part of a complete blood count (CBC), which may be ordered for a variety of reasons.

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Last Updated 02/05/2010