Is Hematocrit 38.8 low, normal or dangerous? What does Hematocrit level 38.8 mean?
Your Hematocrit level of 38.8 is a Low Hematocrit level.
High levels of Hematocrit in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood Hematocrit level is between 40 % and 50 %, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if Hematocrit levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.
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Normal range of Hematocrit found among men : 40 - 50 %
| Age | Ideal Hematocrit value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 41.552 |
| 5-10 years | 43.164 |
| 10-15 years | 44.839 |
| 15-20 years | 46.579 |
| 20-25 years | 48.386 |
| 25-30 years | 48.313 |
| 30-35 years | 48.241 |
| 35-40 years | 48.169 |
| 40-45 years | 48.097 |
| 45-50 years | 49.963 |
| 50-55 years | 49.888 |
| 55-60 years | 49.813 |
| 60-70 years | 49.738 |
| 70-80 years | 49.663 |
| 80-90 years | 49.588 |
| 90-100 years | 49.513 |
| >100 years | 49.438 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
A video message on the treatment of your low Hematocrit level
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Normal range of Hematocrit found among women : 40-50 %
| Age | Ideal Hematocrit value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 41.599 |
| 5-10 years | 43.261 |
| 10-15 years | 44.99 |
| 15-20 years | 46.788 |
| 20-25 years | 48.658 |
| 25-30 years | 48.581 |
| 30-35 years | 48.503 |
| 35-40 years | 48.425 |
| 40-45 years | 48.347 |
| 45-50 years | 48.27 |
| 50-55 years | 48.193 |
| 55-60 years | 48.116 |
| 60-70 years | 48.039 |
| 70-80 years | 49.959 |
| 80-90 years | 49.88 |
| 90-100 years | 49.8 |
| >100 years | 49.72 |
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If you take a Hematocrit blood test and the results are not in the normal range (40-50 %), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.
Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Hematocrit levels include:
- Damage to the bone marrow
- Kidney failure
- Excessive destruction of red blood cells
- Chronic inflammatory diseases
- Congenital heart disease
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How the Hematocrit Test Is Done :
If your doctor wants Hematocrit test on you, you may need a Hematocrit blood test. During the Hematocrit blood test, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your Hematocrit Test report by your pathologist.
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