Which of the following identifies how much of the volume of a sample is made up of red blood cells after the sample has been spun in a centrifuge?
A) Hemoglobin determination
B) Platelet count
C) Hematocrit determination
D) Differential white blood cell count
E) Red blood cell count

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Hematocrit determination measures the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells. This is typically assessed after centrifuging a blood sample, which separates the blood into layers, allowing for the measurement of the red blood cell volume relative to the total blood volume.

Which of the Following Identifies How Much of the Volume