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Hematocrit is a measure of the percent of red blood cells in the blood (plasma + RBC). So the more red blood cells the higher the hemoglobin content. It is a linear relationship not a cause and effect.
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∙ 14y agoI do believe this could be caused by a number of things.Kidney cancer, smoking can of course cause problems with the lungs. if your not getting enough air it can cause the red blood cell count to rise. copd,just to name a few ,,,,,,,,see your doctor right away if you notice weight loss.
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∙ 12y agonormally hb is approximately 1/3 of hematocrit
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∙ 13y agopolycythemia
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Is there a connection between hematocrit and peripheral edema?
usually peripheral edema is cause by right sided heart failure . people with COPD have polycythemia , means high level of RBCs , means high level of hemoglobin . when hemoglobin is high , hematocrit is high also . People who have a high hematocrit count may be at higher risk for heart problems
If you had high hematocrit would your hemoglobin be high or low?
RBCs are made up of hemoglobin, therefore if the hematocrit is high you should expect a high hemoglobin determination.
How does an individuals hematocrit correlate to the erythrocyte count?
The hematocrit is also called the erythrocyte volume fraction, which is the percentage by volume of red blood cells in the blood. Erythrocyte is another name for the red blood cell in humans, so the higher the count, the larger the hematocrit.
Does malaria cause hematocrit and platelets to drop?
yes malaria causes increase of ESR and decrease of hematocrit.
What laboratory values should be monitor when taking Daclizumab or Zenapax?
hemoglobin, hematocrit, WBC count, and platelet count.
What do hematocrit levels show?
I believe your Red to White blood cell count.
Is there increase in RBC count in COPD and why?
Yes there is an increase in hematocrit and this is due to anoxia
Is 45.8 high for hematocrit?
For a man, it isn't. For a woman it is a little high.
High elevation high hematocrit why?
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Are there critical or panic values for a red blood cell count?
There is not a critical/panic value associated with red blood cell counts. The RBC is usually not clinically significant but the hemoglobin and hematocrit are. Hematocrit is calculated using the red count, that is why it is needed.
What causes high nucleated cell count in CSF?
multiple sclerosis
What causes High Absolute eosinophil count?
mostly allergic reactions
