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Hematocrit
MessagePerformed in Hematology
Test Code
HCT
Alias/See Also
HCT, Crit
Related Tests:
Hemoglobin
Related Tests:
Hemoglobin
CPT Codes
85014
Preferred Specimen
Lavender top tube, EDTA whole blood
Minimum Volume
0.5mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
None
Instructions
Gently invert tube 8-10 times immediately after drawing to prevent clotting
Specimen Stability
Ambient 24 hours
Refrigerate 48 hours
Refrigerate 48 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted
Drawn in expired tube
Hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic
Contaminated
Drawn in expired tube
Hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic
Contaminated
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Daily
Reference Range
Refer to the Hematology Reference Range document found on this page - Downtime
Performing Laboratory
Performed on-site
