Hematocrit reflects the percentage of blood that is made up of red blood cells. An abnormal hematocrit can compromise oxygenation and blood flow and have wide-ranging effects on the body.
A decrease in hematocrit is associated with anemia and can decrease how well the body and brain get oxygenated.
Hematocrit is part of the complete blood count (CBC). A suboptimal level should be explored further.
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