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A low hematocrit means the percentage of red blood cells is below the lower limits of normal (see above) for that person's age, sex, or specific condition (for example, pregnancy or high-altitude living). Another term for low hematocrit is anemia. Causes of low hematocrit, or anemia, include: 1  Bleeding (ulcers, trauma, colon cancer, internal bleeding) 2  Destruction of red blood cells (sickle cell anemia, enlarged spleen)  Decreased production of red blood cells (bone marrow supression, cancer, drugs)
Hematocrit is a measure of how much space red blood cells take up in your blood. A low level of hemoglobin or hematocrit is a sign of anemia. The normal range of these levels varies in certain racial and ethnic populations. Your doctor can explain your test results to you.