Packed Cell Volume
Posted: Monday, January 28th, 2020 | Updated: Monday, February 7th, 2022
Posted: Monday, January 28th, 2020 | Updated: Monday, February 7th, 2022
CANINE
Normal PCV 37 to 55% Mild Anemia 30 to 35% Moderate Anemia 20 to 30% Severe Anemia Less than 20% |
FELINE
Normal PCV 25 to 45% Mild Anemia 20 to 25% Moderate Anemia 15 to 20% Severe Anemia Less than 15% |
Increases: Polycythemia, Splenic Contraction, Dehydration, Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
Decreases: Hemorrhage, RBC Destruction, Decreased Production, Dilution, Bone Marrow Disorders
Decreases: Hemorrhage, RBC Destruction, Decreased Production, Dilution, Bone Marrow Disorders
Sources:
Poli, Gerardo. MiniVet Guide: Companion Animal Medicine. InHouse Publishing, 2016.
Poli, Gerardo. MiniVet Guide: Companion Animal Medicine. InHouse Publishing, 2016.