"Hematocrit" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The volume of packed RED BLOOD CELLS in a blood specimen. The volume is measured by centrifugation in a tube with graduated markings, or with automated blood cell counters. It is an indicator of erythrocyte status in disease. For example, ANEMIA shows a low value; POLYCYTHEMIA, a high value.
| Descriptor ID |
D006400
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E01.370.225.625.400 E05.200.625.400 G09.188.370.374
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| Concept/Terms |
Hematocrit- Hematocrit
- Hematocrits
- Packed Red-Cell Volume
- Packed Red Cell Volume
- Packed Red-Cell Volumes
- Red-Cell Volume, Packed
- Red-Cell Volumes, Packed
- Volume, Packed Red-Cell
- Volumes, Packed Red-Cell
- Erythrocyte Volume, Packed
- Erythrocyte Volumes, Packed
- Packed Erythrocyte Volume
- Packed Erythrocyte Volumes
- Volume, Packed Erythrocyte
- Volumes, Packed Erythrocyte
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| 2018 | 1 | 13 | 14 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Hematocrit" by people in Profiles.
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Correlation of hematological parameters and cycle threshold in ambulatory patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Int J Lab Hematol. 2021 Aug; 43(4):873-880.
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Maternal selenium status plays a crucial role on clinical outcomes of pregnant women with COVID-19 infection. J Med Virol. 2021 Sep; 93(9):5438-5445.
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The effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on clinical and biochemical parameters of critically ill patients with COVID-19: a randomized clinical trial. J Transl Med. 2021 03 29; 19(1):128.
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Blood routine test in mild and common 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) patients. Biosci Rep. 2020 08 28; 40(8).
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Systemic Capillary Leak Syndrome Secondary to Coronavirus Disease 2019. Chest. 2020 12; 158(6):e267-e268.
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RBC Transfusion Strategies in the ICU: A Concise Review. Crit Care Med. 2019 11; 47(11):1637-1644.
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Preanalytical considerations in therapeutic drug monitoring of immunosuppressants with dried blood spots. Diagnosis (Berl). 2019 03 26; 6(1):57-68.
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Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug Administration and Postpartum Blood Pressure in Women With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 2018 12; 132(6):1471-1476.
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Population Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Gentamicin in Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Ther Drug Monit. 2018 10; 40(5):581-588.
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Impact of changes to donor hemoglobin criteria on the rate of donor deferral. Transfusion. 2018 11; 58(11):2581-2588.