Can Hematocrit Levels Be Used to Diagnose Specific Toxicological Conditions?
While hematocrit levels alone cannot diagnose specific toxicological conditions, they can be a part of a broader diagnostic framework. For example, in cases of lead poisoning, low hematocrit levels might be observed alongside other hematological changes, such as basophilic stippling of RBCs. Therefore, hematocrit is used in conjunction with other laboratory findings and clinical assessments to diagnose and monitor the toxicological effects.
