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Hematocrit
Percentage of whole blood
Indicator or anemia problems, hydration status, or leukocyte response
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Whole blood from EDTA or heparin tube
Fill hematocrit tube 3/4 full
Plug end with clay
Centrifuge for 2 - 5 minutes
Read using reader card |
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Cloudy, pink color
Thick
Just ate |
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Lysed red blood cells
Anemia
Bright red |
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Bright Yellow
Liver disease |
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Dog - 37-55%
Feline - 30-45%
Equine - 32-57% |
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| Total Plasma Protein (TPP) |
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Hematocrit tube
Break tube
Put drop ont refractometer
Read results g/dl |
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