Why is the hematocrit test done?

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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A hematocrit test is part of a complete blood count (CBC). It measures the proportion of red blood cells in your blood can help your doctor make a diagnosis or monitor your response to a treatment. A lower than normal hematocrit can indicate that there are insufficient red blood cells which can further lead to anemia.

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