There simply is NO difference between Hemoglobin and Hematocrit by means of clinical information! Therefore, whether the amount of Hb per litre of blood is determined or the blood’s volume occupied by the Hb filled erythrocytes is determined, similar information is gained.
Q. Does high hematocrit mean blood clots?
Hematocrit levels above the normal range are associated with increased risk of both arterial and venous thrombosis.
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Q. What does hematocrit test for?
The hematocrit test is often used to check for anemia, usually along with a hemoglobin test or as part of a complete blood count (CBC). The test may be used to screen for, diagnose, or monitor a number of conditions and diseases that affect red blood cells (RBCs).
Q. Why is hematocrit level important?
Hematocrit tests are important because they measure how many red blood cells someone has. Too many or too few red blood cells can indicate certain nutritional deficiencies or diseases that doctors will know how to identify.
Q. Why does hematocrit decrease with hemorrhage?
As a result, a hematocrit done several hours after a bleeding episode will show a more accurate picture – the hematocrit will be decreased because the plasma volume has compensated for fluid loss while the red blood cells that have been lost cannot be replaced for days.
Q. What is a significant drop in hematocrit?
Results of hematocrit drops were presented as mean (SD). A 2-tailed t test was used to compare the mean hematocrit drop between the patients with identified bleeding GI lesions and those who had no GI bleeding. A P value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Q. How is low hemoglobin and hematocrit treated?
Treatment might include oxygen, pain relievers, and oral and intravenous fluids to reduce pain and prevent complications. Doctors might also recommend blood transfusions, folic acid supplements and antibiotics. A cancer drug called hydroxyurea (Droxia, Hydrea, Siklos) also is used to treat sickle cell anemia.
