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Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Studies

Measures hemoglobin concentration and hematocrit percentage to evaluate anemia or polycythemia.

Also known ashemoglobin and hematocrithb and hcthb and packed cell volumepcv test

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2 parameters

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Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Studies Test in Noida Overview

the Hemoglobin and Hematocrit tests — two key parts of a routine blood test that assess your blood’s ability to carry oxygen and your overall blood health.

What is Hemoglobin?

  • Hemoglobin is a protein inside red blood cells (RBCs).
  • It binds oxygen in the lungs and carries it to tissues throughout the body.
  • It also carries some carbon dioxide back to the lungs to be exhaled.

What the Test Measures - HEMOGLOBIN HEMATOCRIT, EDTA WHOLE BLOOD

  • The amount of hemoglobin in a given volume of blood (usually grams per deciliter, g/dL).

Why It’s Important - HEMOGLOBIN HEMATOCRIT, EDTA WHOLE BLOOD

  • Low hemoglobin means less oxygen delivery — a sign of anemia.
  • High hemoglobin might indicate dehydration, smoking, living at high altitude, or other conditions.

What is Hematocrit?

  • Hematocrit measures the percentage of your blood volume that is made up of red blood cells.
  • For example, a hematocrit of 40% means that 40% of the blood volume consists of RBCs, and the rest is plasma and other components.

Why It’s Important

  • It reflects the concentration of red blood cells.
  • Helps confirm anemia or polycythemia (too many RBCs).
  • Can be affected by hydration status (dehydration increases hematocrit).

Clinical Use

Low Hemoglobin / Hematocrit can indicate:

  • Anemia due to:
    • Iron deficiency
    • Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency
    • Blood loss (e.g., trauma, heavy periods)
    • Chronic diseases (kidney disease, cancer)
    • Bone marrow disorders

High Hemoglobin / Hematocrit can indicate:

  • Polycythemia (too many red blood cells), which can cause thicker blood and increase clot risk.
  • Dehydration (causing relative increase)
  • Lung disease or living at high altitude (body compensates for low oxygen)
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Studies includes 2 parameters

  • Hemoglobin
  • Hematocrit

Test code

5112

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Edta Whole BloodLavender Vacutainer.5 ML

Specimen stability information

Edta Whole Blood

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 11:00 , 15:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Haemotology

CPT and Loinc codes

Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Studies

₹220

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