Reference ranges
Hematocrit reference range
Reference ranges describe the interval a laboratory prints next to your result. They are not a diagnosis of what is “normal” for you personally — your clinician interprets results in context.
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What Hematocrit measures
Labs calculate or measure the proportion of your blood sample occupied by red blood cells.
Why ranges differ
Laboratories set their own reference intervals using their methods, equipment, and population data. That is why the range on your Quest report may differ from a LabCorp report — always use the interval printed on your source document.
Common units
Hematocrit is often reported in %. Confirm units on your original report before comparing values across time.