yes
no, fasting is not required
11.7 -15.5
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Some conditions, such as polycythemia, cause an overproduction of red blood cells, resulting in an increased hematocrit.
The Complete Blood Count test measures the percentage of packed red blood cells in a whole blood sample.
hematocrit
RBCs are made up of hemoglobin, therefore if the hematocrit is high you should expect a high hemoglobin determination.
no, fasting is not required
Hematocrit & Hemoglobin
Typically between 30% and 40%.
11.7 -15.5
Hematocrit and hemoglobin content of blood measure are not the same thing. The hematocrit, also known as the HCT, is the percentage of RBC in the blood volume. Hemoglobin, on the other hand, also known as HGB, is the measurement of protein in the blood.
g/dL
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Hematocrit and hemoglobin
gm/dl; GRAMS of hemoglobin that are present in a DECILITER of a blood sample
Hematocrit is a percentage, so low hct with normal hgb levels could mean overhydration.