Which of the following blood tests measures the volume of red blood cells within the total volume of blood?
A) erythrocyte sedimentation rate
B) culture and sensitivity
C) hematocrit
D) pro-time
C) hematocrit
A hematocrit measures the volume of erythrocytes within the total volume of
blood. An erythrocyte sedimentation rate determines the rate at which mature red blood cells
settle out of the blood after the addition of an anticoagulant. A culture and sensitivity test is to
check for bacteria and, if present, what antibiotics they are sensitive to. A pro-time measures
how long it takes blood to clot.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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