Is Packed cell volume 20.6 low, normal or dangerous? What does Packed cell volume level 20.6 mean?

Your Packed cell volume level of 20.6 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.

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	41.845
5-10 years	42.707
10-15 years	43.587
15-20 years	44.485
20-25 years	45.401
25-30 years	46.336
30-35 years	47.291
35-40 years	48.265
40-45 years	49.259
45-50 years	49.238
50-55 years	49.217
55-60 years	49.196
60-70 years	49.175
70-80 years	49.154
80-90 years	49.134
90-100 years	49.113
>100 years	49.092

*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	41.87
5-10 years	42.758
10-15 years	43.665
15-20 years	44.591
20-25 years	45.537
25-30 years	46.503
30-35 years	47.49
35-40 years	48.498
40-45 years	48.476
45-50 years	48.455
50-55 years	49.483
55-60 years	49.461
60-70 years	49.438
70-80 years	49.416
80-90 years	49.394
90-100 years	49.372
>100 years	49.35

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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