Diagnostic finding

Decreased hematocrit

A reduction of the packed red blood cell volume below the age- and sex-adjusted reference range (men: 40–54%, women: 36–48%), indicating diminished erythrocyte mass with potential impairment of global oxygen-carrying capacity.

Causes

  • Anemia

    • Iron deficiency

    • Vitamin deficiency

  • Blood loss

  • Bone marrow disorders

    • Leukemia

  • Kidney failure with reduced erythropoietin (EPO) production

  • Chronic inflammation

  • Hemolysis

    • Sickle cell anemia

    • Thalassemia

  • Fluid overload (hemodilution)

Also known as: Decreased Hct, Low Hct, Low hematocrit

Referencing diagnoses

Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.