Hematocrit test

[PhilChambers]

Have you ever had your hematocrit tested?

I did and it was 46. Do you think that is a reasonable number? Does it really matter?

 

[steelciocc]

Mr. 43%

I had minde done a few years ago as part of an annual physical (I asked for it, it wasn't part of the normal workup).

Mine was 43% but the doc said that hematocrit was so effected by hydration that, in his view, it was somewhat meaningless.

Just my experience...

 

[ergmonkey]

Have you ever had your hematocrit tested?

I did and it was 46. Do you think that is a reasonable number? Does it really matter?

Are you worried that you might be ill? Or worried about failing a drug test?

If not, then what the hell do you care what your HCT is?