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Measuring Microhematocrit Part

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• Fill two capillary tubes 3/4 full

• Seal the end that was not used

to collect the specimen by

embedding the clean end into a

clay sealant (if the tube

requires it)

• Place in a separate tube for

labeling and transporting to the

laboratory

• Place in centrifuge machine

according to procedure

NOTE: The values of the two microhematocrits should

match within 2 percent.