Test Name
HEMATOCRIT/ PCV
Aliases
PACKED CELL VOLUME, HAEMATOCRIT
Abbreviations
PCV, HCT
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
HEMATOLOGY
Sub Department
GENERAL
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
3
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
EDTA (purple top) vacutainer
Clinical Utility
Evaluation of anemia or polycythemia
Last Review
26th Feb 2026