Which of the following identifies how much of the volume of a sample is made up of red blood cells after the sample has been spun in a centrifuge?

A. Differential white blood cell count
B. Hematocrit determination
C. Hemoglobin determination
D. Platelet count
E. Red blood cell count


Answer: B

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