Glossary

Hematocrit

Hematocrit

Hämatokrit·Also: Hkt

The haematocrit indicates what proportion of the total blood volume is made up of the solid blood components — above all the red blood cells. It is given as a percentage and helps to detect anaemia or a thickening of the blood.

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