15/05/2026
What to know about this machine
This machine is called hematocrit centrifuge,
It can be found in the hospital,this centrifuge spins blood samples at very high speeds. The centrifugal force separates the blood into its different components based on density. The heavier red blood cells are packed at the bottom of a capillary tube, allowing a healthcare professional to measure the Packed Cell Volume (PCV). This is a critical test for diagnosing conditions like anemia, polycythemia, or dehydration.