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- Ans: The full form of PCV is Packed Cell Volume.
- Ans: For adult males, a normal range would be between 38-50%, while for females it's between 34-44%. For children and infants, the normal ranges may differ slightly.
- Ans: The PCV test, also known as hematocrit or packed cell volume test, measures the proportion of red blood cells (RBCs) in your blood. The term "PCV" stands for "packed cell volume," which refers to the percentage of whole blood that is occupied by RBCs.
- Ans: पीसीवी टेस्ट, जिसे हेमेटोक्रिट या पैक्ड सेल वॉल्यूम टेस्ट के रूप में भी जाना जाता है, आपके ब्लड में लाल ब्लड कोशिकाओं (आरबीसी) के अनुपात को मापता है। शब्द "पीसीवी" का अर्थ "पैक्ड सेल वॉल्यूम" है, जो आरबीसी द्वारा कब्जा किए गए पूरे ब्लड के प्रतिशत को संदर्भित करता है।
- Ans: To perform this test, a Max Lab healthcare professional will draw a small amount of blood from your vein using a needle. Before the procedure, you may be asked to fast for several hours or avoid certain medications to ensure accurate results. Once the sample has been collected, it will be sent to a laboratory for analysis.
- Ans: It is crucial for pregnant women to monitor their PCV (packed cell volume) or hematocrit levels regularly. A low PCV level may indicate anemia, which can cause fatigue and other complications during pregnancy.
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