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What is difference between PCV (packed cell volume) and hematocrit?

April 26, 2017Biology CELL Hematocrit Mathematics packed pcv volume

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What is difference between PCV (packed cell volume) and hematocrit?

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The hematocrit contains all cellular material in the blood seperated from the serum or liquid part of the blood. There is no difference. The hematocrit (Ht or HCT) or packed cell volume (PCV) or erythrocyte volume fraction (EVF) is the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells. It is normally 45 ± 7 (40-54%) for men and 42 ± 5 (38-47%) for women. It is considered an integral part of a person’s complete blood count results, along with hemoglobin concentration, white blood cell count, and platelet count.