Results from hematocrit tests are typically accurate and provide a clear reading of a person’s red blood cell levels. However, lifestyle factors and environmental changes can affect the ...

Treatment guidelines in polycythemia vera currently recommend maintaining hematocrit below 45%, with a higher threshold for men vs women. Treatment guidelines in PV currently recommend maintaining ...

What Does a Hematocrit Test Measure? A hematocrit test is a blood test that measures the level of red blood cells in your blood. Your blood is made up of plasma and blood cells. Plasma is the ...