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Hematocrit is a medical term used to describe the percentage of red blood cells in a person's blood. It is typically measured using a capillary tube, which is a small, thin tube made of glass or plastic that is used to collect a small sample of blood.
To measure hematocrit using a capillary tube, a healthcare professional will typically prick a person's finger or another part of their body to obtain a small sample of blood. The capillary tube is then filled with the blood sample and sealed at one end with clay or another material. The tube is then placed in a centrifuge, which spins the tube at a high speed to separate the red blood cells from the plasma.
After the centrifugation process is complete, the hematocrit is determined by measuring the length of the column of red blood cells in the tube and dividing it by the total length of the column of blood (red blood cells and plasma). The result is typically expressed as a percentage.