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Test Code HCTX Hematocrit

Additional Codes

LAB289

Methodology

Includes hematocrit

Performing Laboratory

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Hematology and Coagulation

 

CPT: 85014

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.

 

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER

Specimen: 3 mL of EDTA whole blood in lavender-top tube, or 250 ul whole blood in lavender (EDTA) microtainer

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Specimen Stability: 24 hours at room temperature. If refrigerated, specimens with normal results may be analyzed up to 36 hours after collection without significant loss of stability.

Collection Instructions: Tube must be at least half full. Invert several times to mix blood. Forward promptly. Specimen cannot be frozen.

Note: If specimen cannot arrive within 24 hours of draw, send specimen refrigerated.

Reference Values

HEMATOCRIT
Males
0-3 days: 43.4-56.1%

4-7 days: 40.2-54.7%

8-14 days: 33.7-51.1%

15-30 days: 29.7-44.2%

31 days-6 months: 26.2-36.1%

7 months- 2 years: 30.9-37.0%

3 years-12 years: 32-38%

13 years - adult: 42-52%

Females
0-3 days: 37.4-55.9%

4-7 days: 39.1-56.7%

8-14 days: 36.4-51.2%

15-30 days: 30.6-44.7%

31 days-6 months: 26.3-36.1%

7 months-2 years: 31.2-37.2%

3-12 years: 32-38%

13 years-adult: 37-47%

 


 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT