Because more than 99% of the cells are erythrocytes,the hematocrit essentially represents the percentage of erythrocytes in the total blood volume.

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Hematocrit is the measurement of the volume of erythrocytes in the total blood volume as a percentage. As erythrocytes make up more than 99% of the cells in the blood, hematocrit essentially represents the percentage of erythrocytes in the total blood volume.

Because More Than 99% of the Cells Are Erythrocytes,the Hematocrit