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Hematocrit

Test Code
HCT


CPT Codes
85014

Preferred Specimen
EDTA (Lavender) Tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted, Fibrinated, Hemolyzed, Incorrect collection site


Reference Range
Age Range  Sex Reference Low (%) Reference High (%)
0 Min 2 Weeks All 46.0 68.0
2 Weeks 1 Month All 32.0 55.0
1 Month 6 Months All 30.0 42.0
6 Months 6 Years All 33.0 40.0
6 Years 12 Years All 35.0 45.0
12 Years 18 Years Male 37.0 49.0
12 Years 18 Years Female 36.0 46.0
18 Years 150 Years Male 41.0 52.0
18 Years 150 Years Female 37.0 48.0


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
  2. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: May 7, 2025


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.