Is Packed cell volume 18.5 low, normal or dangerous? What does Packed cell volume level 18.5 mean?

Packed cell volume 18.5

Your Packed cell volume level of 18.5 is a Low Packed cell volume level.

Low Packed cell volume levels could indicate health issues. Typically, levels between 41 % to 49.5 % suggest no concerns. However, deviations from this range warrant prompt medical attention. Consulting a doctor for abnormal levels is advisable.

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Normal range of Packed cell volume found among men :41 - 49.5 %

Ideal values of Packed cell volume depending on age (male) :
Age Ideal Packed cell volume value
<5 years 41.759
5-10 years 42.532
10-15 years 43.319
15-20 years 44.12
20-25 years 44.936
25-30 years 45.767
30-35 years 46.614
35-40 years 47.476
40-45 years 48.354
45-50 years 49.249
50-55 years 49.232
55-60 years 49.215
60-70 years 49.198
70-80 years 49.181
80-90 years 49.164
90-100 years 49.148
>100 years 49.131

*Ideal values ​are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Packed cell volume levels include:

  • Damage to the bone marrow
  • Kidney failure
  • Chronic inflammatory diseases
  • Excessive destruction of red blood cells
  • Congenital heart disease
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Normal range of Packed cell volume found among women :41-49.5 %

Ideal values of Packed cell volume depending on age (female) :
Age Ideal Packed cell volume value
<5 years 41.781
5-10 years 42.577
10-15 years 43.388
15-20 years 44.215
20-25 years 45.058
25-30 years 45.917
30-35 years 46.792
35-40 years 47.684
40-45 years 48.593
45-50 years 48.575
50-55 years 48.558
55-60 years 49.483
60-70 years 49.465
70-80 years 49.447
80-90 years 49.429
90-100 years 49.411
>100 years 49.394

If you take a Packed cell volume blood test and the results are not in the normal range (41-49.5 %), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the Packed cell volume Test Is Done :

When your doctor recommends a Packed cell volume test, you'll likely undergo a simple blood draw specifically targeting the measurement of Packed cell volume. A pathologist, a specialist in studying diseases, will collect a small blood sample from your veins using a needle. Your Packed cell volume test results will typically be available within a few hours after this procedure.

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