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Hematocrit, Body Fluid

Message
Performing Lab: Regions


Test Code
4215


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: HCTBF; HCT - Body Fluid


CPT Codes
85014

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL Body Fluid in EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 48 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted, Hemolyzed


Methodology
Automated

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same Day


Reference Range
No reference range established


Clinical Significance
A fluid hematocrit is used to differentiate between a hemothorax (traumatic injury) and chronic membrane injury. In the case of a hemothorax, the fluid hematocrit and whole blood hematocrit should be similar since the hemothorax is a result of blood pouring in at the site of injury. In chronic membrane disease, the hematocrit will be decreased since the effusion will contain both blood and increased pleural fluid




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.