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A low hematocrit means the percentage of red blood cells is below the lower limits of normal (see above) for that person's age, sex, or specific condition (for example, pregnancy or high-altitude living).Another term for low hematocrit is anemia. Causes of low hematocrit, or anemia, include:1  Bleeding (ulcers, trauma, colon cancer, internal bleeding). 2  Destruction of red blood cells (sickle cell anemia, enlarged spleen). 3  Decreased production of red blood cells (bone marrow supression, cancer, drugs). 4  Nutritional problems (low iron, B 12, folate and malnutrition). Destruction of red blood cells (sickle cell anemia, enlarged spleen). 2  Decreased production of red blood cells (bone marrow supression, cancer, drugs). 3  Nutritional problems (low iron, B 12, folate and malnutrition). 4  Overhydration (polydypsia, intravenous overhydration).
An HCT blood test is performed as part of a CBC, or complete blood count. Learn why the doctor orders this test and how the results help in diagnosing medical conditions. slide 1 of 6. The HCT, which stands for hematocrit, blood test measures the amount of red blood cells in a blood sample.This test is also referred to as a crit or a PCV, which means packed cell volume. The HCT blood test is usually done as part of a CBC, or complete blood count, blood test.nemia is the most common cause of a low hematocrit result. Anemia occurs when the body has a below normal amount of red blood cells. This causes a hematocrit levels fall below normal. Malnutrition or nutritional deficiencies of certain vitamins or minerals can lead to anemia and produce low HCT blood test results.