The hematocrit is usually performed as part of a Complete Blood Count (CBC) but may be ordered if there are signs and symptoms of anemia or polycythemia. It is sometimes performed when a person shows signs of severe dehydration.
Volkswagen to refit cars affected by emissions scandal. BERLIN Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) said on Tuesday it will repair up to 11 million vehicles and overhaul its namesake brand following the scandal over its rigging of emissions tests.
An estimated 150,000 cars each year (or 1% of new cars) are lemons -- cars that have repeated, unfixable problems. Every state has enacted some type of lemon law to help consumers who get stuck with these defective cars. In order to take advantage of these laws, you need to know what qualifies as a lemon and how to get a refund or replacement car.