Hematocrit test is one of the various diagnostic tests used for the diagnosis of anemia, cancer, and kidney diseases. The test measures the percentage of Red Blood Cells (RBCs) in the blood. Low hematocrit levels indicate anemia, cancer, sickle cell anemia, enlarged spleen, and polydipsia. While high hematocrit indicate dehydration, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), chronic sleep apnea, and other ... Read more
