Hematocrit Determination Quiz

What does the hematocrit test measure?

• Total plasma volume

• Volume of platelets

• Volume of red blood cells compared to total blood volume

• Volume of white blood cells

What is the ideal use of the hematocrit test?

• To measure blood pressure

• To follow the progress of anemic or bleeding patients

• To diagnose infections

• To assess liver function

Which equipment is used in the microhematocrit procedure?

• Blood pressure cuff

• Capillary tube

• Syringe

• Test tube

How long should the blood sample be centrifuged in the microhematocrit test?

• 2 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 4 minutes

• 6 minutes

What is the first step in the microhematocrit determination process?

• Sealing the capillary tube

• Centrifuging the sample

• Performing a capillary puncture

• Filling the capillary tube

Interpret hematocrit result.

Female: 48%

• Increased

• Decreased

• Normal

Interpret hematocrit result.

Male: 35%

• Increased

• Decreased

• Normal

Interpret the result based on initial visualization of microhematocrit tube.

• Increased

• Decreased

• Normal

Identify LABEL 1

Identify LABEL 3