Which of the following blood tests measures the volume of red blood cells within the total volume of blood?
A)erythrocyte sedimentation rate
B)culture and sensitivity
C)hematocrit
D)pro-time

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The hematocrit is a blood test that measures the volume of red blood cells within the total volume of blood. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate measures how quickly red blood cells settle at the bottom of a test tube, which is not related to the volume of red blood cells. Culture and sensitivity tests are used to identify infectious organisms in a sample and determine the most effective treatment, and pro-time measures clotting factors in the blood.

Which of the Following Blood Tests Measures the Volume of Red