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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. methodology
  3. diagnostic techniques
  4. hematologic tests
  5. hematocrit
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal welfare
  3. laboratory animal procedures
  4. diagnostic techniques
  5. hematologic tests
  6. hematocrit
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  2. animal welfare
  3. laboratory animal procedures
  4. diagnostic techniques
  5. hematologic tests
  6. hematocrit

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hematocrit

Tipo

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Definición

  • Information The volume of packed red cells in a blood specimen. The volume is measured by centrifugation in a tube with graduated markings, or with automated blood cell counters. It is an indicator of erythrocyte status in disease. For example, anemia shows a low value; polycythemia, a high value.

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

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Sinónimos

  • erythrocyte volume fraction
  • haematocrit
  • packed cell volume
  • packed erythrocyte volume
  • packed red-cell volume
  • pecked red cell volume

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/38091

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