The Packed-Cell Volume (PCV), also known as the haematocrit test, is performed to check the proportion of blood made up of erythrocytes or red blood cells (RBCs). Haematocrit is most frequently checked as a part of an entire blood count, which also includes measurements of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and haemoglobin.
The Packed-Cell Volume (Haematocrit) (PCV) Test Cost is ₹ 180. This Packed-Cell Volume (Haematocrit) (PCV) Test price in Hyderabad includes the fastest free home sample collection within 60 minutes of booking, and the reports are available in 6 hours. There are no additional charges for home sample collection—it's completely free.
It is recommended: As part of the complete blood count (CBC) tested in regular health check-ups. To diagnose and check the severity of conditions causing anaemia (lower than normal RBC, haemoglobin, or haematocrit) or polycythaemia (higher than normal RBC, haemoglobin, or haematocrit). To analyze if a blood transfusion is necessary. To check the treatment efficacy for anaemia or polycythaemia. To assess dehydration
The Haemoglobin (Hb) test is to measure: Haematocrit checks the proportion of the blood that is composed of red blood cells and is expressed as a percentage. Red blood cells are very critical for the distribution of oxygen to the body’s cells. Once oxygen is absorbed by cells to produce energy, RBCs transport the waste product, carbon dioxide, from the cells back to the lungs. Haematocrit values can be affected by an increase or decrease in the number of red blood cells and by changes in other components of the blood. Because haematocrit checks the share of red blood cells within the blood, relative increases or decreases in other blood components, like plasma or white blood cells, can also be caused by normal haematocrit results, even if the red blood cell count is normal.
The reports will take about 6 hrs after the blood sample is collected.
The Packed-Cell Volume (Haematocrit) test is prescribed by your doctor after a complete assessment of your symptoms and conditions.
Male: 43%–50�male: 37%–47%.
We require a blood sample for this test.
The test can be taken at any time during the day.
No, fasting is not required for this test.
There are no specific precautions for this test.
Copyright © 2025 Medtotes Pvt Ltd, All Rights Reserved.
