Sally is using a microcapillary tube, filled with anticoagulated blood, and placing it in a centrifuge. Which diagnostic test is she about to perform?
A)White Blood Cell Count
B)Plasma analysis
C)Packed Cell Volume
D)Platelet Cell Count

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A packed cell volume is performed by filling a microcapillary tube with anticoagulated blood and spinning the tube in a centrifuge. The tube is then removed and is measured against a sliding scale to determine the percentage of the volume of whole, unclotted blood occupied by the erythrocytes.

Sally Is Using a Microcapillary Tube, Filled with Anticoagulated Blood