Is PCV 38.5 low, normal or dangerous? What does PCV level 38.5 mean?

Your PCV level of 38.5 is a Low PCV level.

Low PCV levels could indicate health issues. Typically, levels between 39 % to 51 % suggest no concerns. However, deviations from this range warrant prompt medical attention. Consulting a doctor for abnormal levels is advisable.

Normal range of PCV found among men :39 - 51 %

Ideal values of PCV depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal PCV value
<5 years	40.502
5-10 years	42.061
10-15 years	43.68
15-20 years	45.362
20-25 years	47.108
25-30 years	48.922
30-35 years	50.805
35-40 years	50.73
40-45 years	50.655
45-50 years	50.58
50-55 years	50.505
55-60 years	50.43
60-70 years	50.356
70-80 years	50.282
80-90 years	50.208
90-100 years	50.134
>100 years	50.06

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

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease PCV 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 PCV found among women :39-51 %

Ideal values of PCV depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal PCV value
<5 years	40.547
5-10 years	42.155
10-15 years	43.827
15-20 years	45.565
20-25 years	47.372
25-30 years	49.251
30-35 years	49.174
35-40 years	49.097
40-45 years	49.02
45-50 years	50.964
50-55 years	50.884
55-60 years	50.804
60-70 years	50.724
70-80 years	50.644
80-90 years	50.564
90-100 years	50.484
>100 years	50.405

If you take a PCV blood test and the results are not in the normal range (39-51 %), 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 PCV Test Is Done :

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

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