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Blood is made up of plasma, and the formed elements red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. A blood sample is collected and is determined to be 56% plasma and 1% white blood cells and platelets. What is the hematocrit of this blood sample?

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Answer:

43%

Explanation:

When you collect blood in a tube and centrifuge it, the elements that compose it separate in three distinct layers:

  • Plasma: water, proteins, nutrients.
  • Buffy coat: white blood cells, platelets.
  • Hematocrit: red blood cells.

If 56% of the blood sample is plasma and 1% is white blood cells and platelets, then the hematocrit is 100% - 56% - 1% = 43%.

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