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Is the technology available to obtain a hematocrit level from a single drop of blood?

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Yes, hematocrit level can be obtained from a single drop of blood using miniaturized technologies like 'lab-on-a-chip'.

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Yes, it is possible to obtain a hematocrit level from a single drop of blood using miniaturized technologies. One such technology is the 'lab-on-a-chip' developed by researchers at Columbia University. This technology tests a single drop of blood and can measure various parameters including hematocrit level. The blood is pulled through tiny capillaries into reaction chambers where the analysis takes place.

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