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 Normal values range from 20 to 45. Values below 20 suggest anemia in most cases.

 A blood transfusion should be considered in animals with values below 10, although there is little research in reptilian blood transfusions.

 Seasonal variations in this parameter should also be considered before making clinical decisions.

 A low hematocrit with an increased polychromasia index is a normal physiologic change during brumation, but pathologic during the active season.