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My hematocrit is 35.2. is this considered low?
no
What does low hematocrit signify?
If it is significantly low, this can be an indicator of anemia.
What clinical setting has normal hemoglobin and low hematocrit?
Hematocrit is a percentage, so low hct with normal hgb levels could mean overhydration.
Which laboratory finding is indicative of anemia?
Low hemoglobin and low hematocrit are indicative of anemia.
What does low hematocrit means for patient with brocho pneumonia?
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Is low hematocrit dangerous?
Yes, low hematocrit can be very dangerous if it left untreated. Causes of this condition are bleeding, destruction of red blood cells, decreased production of the cells, and overhydrating.
What happen when hematocrit level is low normal range?
The hematocrit is the percentage of the blood that is red blood cells so a low hematocrit usually means the red blood cells are low. The most common reason for this is increased blood loss, often from menstrual or gastrointestinal bleeding. It could also be from decreased production due to a bone marrow problem or vitamin or iron deficiency or some more unusual problems.
Is a hematocrit of 27.7 critical in an adult female?
A hematocrit of 27.7 in an adult female is low, but is not considered a critical level requiring emergency contact and follow-up.
What causes blood transfusionor low blood pressure?
If you have a low blood pressure, low hematocrit and hemoglobin, you need to have a blood transfusion.
Why low serum iron and iron saturation but normal hemoglobin and hematocrit?
waht is the sideeffects of low iron serum....
Will blood viscosity increase or decrease due to a low hematocrit?
Blood viscosity will decrease with low hematocrit levels because hematocrit is a measure of the proportion of red blood cells in the blood. With fewer red blood cells, there is less cellular material present, which reduces viscosity.
If you had high hematocrit would your hemoglobin be high or low?
RBCs are made up of hemoglobin, therefore if the hematocrit is high you should expect a high hemoglobin determination.
