Hemoglobin & Hematocrit Test
- Category
- Blood
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Measures haemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying protein) and haematocrit/PCV (the percentage of your blood made up of red cells).
Why this test is performed?
Screens for anaemia, dehydration or excess red cells, and monitors blood loss or response to anaemia treatment.
Who should take this test?
Tiredness, weakness, pale skin, fever, frequent infections, easy bruising or bleeding; routine health check-ups.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
What's included 2 parameters
Packed Cell Volume (PCV) (1)
- Packed Cell Volume (PCV)
Haemoglobin (Hb) (1)
- Haemoglobin (Hb)
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Frequently asked questions
It may indicate dehydration, smoking, living at high altitude, lung disease or, rarely, a bone marrow condition that makes too many red cells.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 11–35 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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