Section 44 - Hematocrit Testing

Question 1

Is the technology available to obtain a hematocrit level from a single drop of blood?

Answer 1

YES

Question 2

Hematocrit testing

What is an additional technique used for this?

Answer 2

Hematocrit test: capillary tube and centrifuge

Question 3

When collecting blood in a capillary tube to test hematocrit levels, how full should the tube be?

Answer 3

2/3 rds full