(PCV) The portion of whole blood volume occupied by erythrocytes (red blood cells). Packed cell volume (PCV) has traditionally been determined by measuring the height of the red cell volume in a micro-hematocrit capillary filled with whole blood, after centrifugation (see d...
<haematology> Measurement of the proportion of the blood occupied by the red blood cells. Normal values are 40-54% in males, 35-47% in females. ... (13 Nov 1997) ... 
(PCV) hematocrit.
Type: Term Definitions: 1. the volume of the blood cells in a sample of blood after it has been centrifuged in the hematocrit; normally, it amounts to 45% of the blood sample.
The percentage of anticoagulated whole blood that is comprised of red blood cells. The remainder is plasma.