A doctor will use a hematocrit test to confirm whether a person's red blood cell count is affecting a health condition. Doctors usually test hematocrit levels as part of a complete blood count (CBC). A CBC is composed of a range of tests, and may include: red blood cell count.

Which blood test checks a patient's hematocrit levels?

A hematocrit test is often part of a complete blood count (CBC), a routine test that measures different components of your blood.

Is hematocrit included in CBC?

Results in the following areas above or below the normal ranges on a complete blood count may indicate a problem. Red blood cell count, hemoglobin and hematocrit. The results of your red blood cell count, hemoglobin and hematocrit are related because they each measure aspects of your red blood cells.