Sample Requirements:
Lavender-top tube.
Purpose:
Measures the proportion of red blood cells in blood.
High Levels:
Dehydration, polycythemia.
Low Levels:
Anemia, bleeding, overhydration.
Reference Range:
Males: 41–53%; Females: 36–46%
PDL0296
Hematology
85014
Whole Blood
Lavender-top tube.
Measures the proportion of red blood cells in blood.
Dehydration, polycythemia.
Anemia, bleeding, overhydration.
Males: 41–53%; Females: 36–46%