Hematocrit

Test Code

1235500030

Alias/See Also

HCT

CPT Codes
85014

Preferred Specimen

Whole blood collected in a lavender-top EDTA tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Mix specimen thoroughly by gentle inversion of tube 8 times to avoid clotting.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 12 hours, then REFRIGERATE

Performing Laboratory
Guthrie Clinic Lab
Corning Hospital Lab
Troy Hospital Lab
GMG Laboratory at Towanda
Cortland Medical Center Lab

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.