what is a normal hematocrit
Results are given as a percentage. Normal hematocrit values are different for men, women, and children. Normal values are: 36 to 48 percent for women. 42 to 52 percent for men. 30 to 44 percent for children, depending upon age. If your HCT is high, it may mean your body is making too many red blood cells.his test measures how much of your blood is made up of red blood cells. Normal blood contains white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets, and the fluid portion called plasma. The word hematocrit means to separate. In this test, your red blood cells are separated from the rest of your blood so they can be measured.