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The hematocrit is the proportion, by volume, of the blood that consists of red blood cells. The hematocrit (hct) is expressed as a percentage. For example, a hematocrit of 25% means that there are 25 milliliters of red blood cells in 100 milliliters of blood. The hematocrit is typically measured from a blood sample by an automated machine that makes several other measurements of the blood at the same time.
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 ...