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Hematocrit (Hct) Levels. This is the ratio of the volume of red cells to the volume of whole blood. Normal range for hematocrit is different between the sexes and is approximately 45% to 52% for men and 37% to 48% for women. This is usually measured by spinning down a sample of blood in a test tube, which causes the red blood cells to pack at the bottom of the tube.
A hematocrit may be used to: 1  Identify and evaluate the severity of anemia (low RBCs, low hemoglobin, low hematocrit) or polycythemia (high RBCs, high hemoglobin, high hematocrit). 2  Monitor the response to treatment of anemia or polycythemia and other disorders that affect RBC production or lifespan.ome causes of a high hematocrit include: 1  Dehydration âthis is the most common cause of a high hematocrit. 2  Lung (pulmonary) disease âif someone is unable to breathe in and absorb sufficient oxygen, the body tries to compensate by producing more red blood cells. 3  Congenital heart disease âin some forms, there is an abnormal connection between the ...