The haematocrit (packed cell volume)
A. May be obtained by centrifugation of blood.
B. May be calculated by multiplying the mean cell volume by the red cell count.
C. Rises in a patient who sustains widespread burns.
D. Rises following injections of aldosterone.
E. Rises in macrocytic megaloblastic anaemias such as pernicious (B12 deficiency) anaemia.
Isha@2663 Answered question August 17, 2024
A. May be obtained by centrifugation of blood.
The hematocrit is measured by centrifuging a blood sample to separate the red blood cells from the plasma, allowing the proportion of red blood cells to be determined. The other statements are not accurate
Isha@2663 Answered question August 17, 2024