Hematocrit

Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs   What is the Lab Name for Hematocrit (Hct) Lab Values? Hematocrit   What is the Lab Abbreviation for Hematocrit? Hct   What is Hematocrit in terms of Nursing Labs? Hematocrit (Hct) is the percentage of the blood that is made up of packed Red Blood Cells (RBCs). A hematocrit level of 40% indicates that there are 40 mL packed red blood cells in 100 mL of blood.   What is the Normal Range for Hematocrit? Male: 41 – 50% | Female: 36 – 44%   What are the Indications for Hematocrit? Identify: Anemia Bleeding Bleeding disorder Fluid imbalances   What would cause Increased Levels of Hematocrit? Erythrocytosis Polycythemia Vera Shock Dehydration Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Congenital Heart Disease   What would cause Decreased Levels of Hematocrit? Anemia Blood loss Bone marrow disorders: Leukemia Lymphoma Hodgkin disease Multiple myeloma Aplastic anemia Hyperthyroidism Renal disease Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)