Hematocrit test

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The hematocrit is a simple blood test. You won't need to fast before the test or make other preparations.

References
  1. Fischbach FT, et al. Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. Online ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2008.
  2. McPherson RA, et al, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2007.
  3. Laboratory reference values. Hematocrit. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Nov. 2008.

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Dec. 30, 2008

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