Question

During a rapid hematocrit count (like the one performed on Maggie) only the amount of ____count includes the blood cells measured in a rapid hematocrit count, as well as, the amount of ___blood cells is assessed A complete blood blood cells and___.

Answer 1

A rapid hematocrit count measures the volume percentage of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in a blood sample, not normally considering white blood cells (leukocytes) and platelets.

Step-by-step explanation:

During a rapid hematocrit count, only the amount of RBCs (red blood cells or erythrocytes) is measured, as well as the plasma volume. A complete blood count would assess the number of all types of blood cells including WBCs (white blood cells or leukocytes) and platelets (thrombocytes). The hematocrit value reflects the volume percentage of erythrocytes in a sample of centrifuged blood, and it is also known as the packed cell volume (PCV). The buffy coat, a thin layer above the erythrocytes layer composed of WBCs and platelets, is normally less than 1 percent of a blood sample and is not usually considered in the hematocrit count.