The hematocrit is the proportion of blood that consists of red blood cells; the lower the hematocrit, the more anemic the patient.    From Wordnik.com.  [PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories] Reference

The lab measurement for red blood cells is called "hematocrit," and 35% to 55% is considered normal.    From Wordnik.com.  [It's Always about the Blood] Reference

One consequence of the extra cells is that the percentage of the blood volume taken up by the cells (the "hematocrit") goes up.    From Wordnik.com.  [Shayana Kadidal: Cycling's Latest Scandal] Reference

If possible, determine hemoglobin or hematocrit.    From Wordnik.com.  [Chapter 6] Reference

I'll check back in 6 months and see what's changed besides your hematocrit.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Indignity of Commuting by Bicycle: The Dog Days] Reference

A high hematocrit level is an indicator of possible blood doping, but not proof of it.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sanchez wins with late break; Kirchen keeps yellow on climbs] Reference

I fell in the cauldron of potion as a kid. my hematocrit has been elevated ever since.    From Wordnik.com.  [This Just In: I Must Away (and Friday Fun Quiz)!] Reference

Hct (hematocrit) - measures the percentage of red blood cells circulating in the blood.    From Wordnik.com.  [Laboratory tests for liver transplant patients] Reference

He says he has a naturally high hematocrit level, which measures the volume of red blood cells.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ricco bags second stage win as Tour hits mountains] Reference

The latest is my low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels about which I will get around to blogging.    From Wordnik.com.  [Control, loss of control, running away and the little things.] Reference

The UCI said it will stop the riders from competing for 14 days after testing their hematocrit levels.    From Wordnik.com.  [Phinney qualifies for Olympics at worlds] Reference

Corrections & Amplifications Marco Pantani was ousted from the 1999 Tour of Italy for high hematocrit levels.    From Wordnik.com.  [Drug Test Spoils Ricco's Cinderella Story] Reference

Lab tests were all within normal limits including urinalysis, liver function tests and hemoglobin/hematocrit.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2007-04-01] Reference

The number of red blood cells on a blood count (expressed as "hemoglobin" or "hematocrit") will be below normal.    From Wordnik.com.  [Leukemia - Diagnosis and Treatment] Reference

Pantani was the exception because he took exceptional risks with his health, boosting his hematocrit well over 60%.    From Wordnik.com.  [John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting...] Reference

Riders who are found to have hematocrit levels of 50 or above are provisionally suspended, pending further investigation.    From Wordnik.com.  [Mosquera says he has no reason to dope and has a clear conscience] Reference

Ricco has had high hematocrit levels "ever since I was little," adding "I hope soon that everybody will stop speaking about that.".    From Wordnik.com.  [Ricco bags second stage win as Tour hits mountains] Reference

My brain just won't make the connections fast enough All her lab values are normal, including her thyroid functions and hematocrit.    From Wordnik.com.  [Estrogen and Memory] Reference

Pantani also was tossed from the 1999 Giro while leading for having high blood hematocrit levels, an indicator of possible EPO use.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Tour to test early and often] Reference

In monkeys, a single gene injection raised the hematocrit, the number of oxygen-carrying red-blood cells, between 40 and 70 percent.    From Wordnik.com.  [Science Of Speed] Reference

I had to stick around for them to do blood work though, because if my hematocrit level was too high I would have to be hospitalized.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2009-01-01] Reference

"There are no infractions, but some figures are very close to the limit, particularly as regards the level of hematocrit," Sagot said.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sanchez wins with late break; Kirchen keeps yellow on climbs] Reference

As you may recall, Bueller had accrued a whopping nine absences, which is the scholastic equivalent of having a hematocrit way over 50%.    From Wordnik.com.  [Hacking Away: Epic Schemes and Epic Rides] Reference

He also tells of an in-house test for hematocrit levels and said Armstrong raced in the 1995 Tour de France with a level of “54 or 56.”.    From Wordnik.com.  [Must Reads: Sports Illustrated reports new information on Armstrong investigation] Reference

The lower the hematocrit, the more anemic the person.    From Wordnik.com.  [Medlogs - Recent stories] Reference

The hematocrit is normal for people with sickle cell trait.    From Wordnik.com.  [Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]] Reference

All donors are required to have at least a starting hematocrit.    From Wordnik.com.  [13 Top Stories, Sports and Weather] Reference

Higher hematocrit levels may indicate lower circulating plasma volume.    From Wordnik.com.  [MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians] Reference

Evidence suggests other doped also (60% hematocrit - Pantani - 1995 and not only).    From Wordnik.com.  [WN.com - Articles related to As the Lance Armstrong era ends, legal process begins] Reference

A decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit may occur because of increased blood volume.    From Wordnik.com.  [Emaxhealth] Reference

The predictors of PRBC transfusion after primary isolated CABG are use of CPB, hematocrit.    From Wordnik.com.  [BioMed Central - Latest articles] Reference

Following centrifugation, the hematocrit value can be read using a special evaluation disc.    From Wordnik.com.  [EzineArticles] Reference

We can detect small amounts of bleeding chronically by looking at hemoglobin and hematocrit.    From Wordnik.com.  [SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page] Reference

The HbA1c will be affected by anemia or its antithesis polycythemia, often dramatically (check your hematocrit).    From Wordnik.com.  [Discussion Forum - TuDiabetes - A Community for People Touched by Diabetes] Reference

Apparently, this practice improves the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood cells without altering hematocrit or hemoglobin levels.    From Wordnik.com.  [Podium Cafe] Reference