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Normal hematocrit
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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
Reference (normal) values of hematocrit
Age |
Women,% |
Men,% |
Blood from the umbilical cord |
42-60 |
42-60 |
1-3 days |
45-67 |
45-67 |
1 week |
42-66 |
42-66 |
2 weeks |
39-63 |
39-63 |
1 month |
31-55 |
31-55 |
2 months |
28-42 |
28-42 |
3-6 months |
29-41 |
29-41 |
0.5-2 years |
32.5-41 |
27.5-41 |
3-6 years |
31-40.5 |
31-39.5 |
7-12 years |
32.5-41.5 |
32.5-41.5 |
13-16 years old |
33-43.5 |
34.5-47.5 |
17-19 years old |
32-43.5 |
35.5-48.5 |
20-29 years old |
33-44.5 |
38-49 |
30-39 years old |
33-44 |
38-49 |
40-49 years old |
33-45 |
38-49 |
50-65 years old |
34-46 |
37.5-49.5 |
Over 65 years |
31.5-45 |
30-49.5 |
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