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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
| UNITS OF MEASURE | % | |||
| AGE RANGE | MALE | FEMALE | ||
| 0 | to | 2 weeks | 42.0 - 68.0 | 42.0 - 68.0 |
| 2 weeks | 1 month | 31.0 - 55.0 | 31.0 - 55.0 | |
| 1 month | to | 2 Y | 32.0 - 42.0 | 32.0 - 42.0 |
| 2 Y | to | 10 Y | 33.0 - 43.0 | 33.0 - 43.0 |
| 10 Y | to | 18 Y | 36.0 - 47.0 | 35.0 - 45.0 |
| 18 Y | to | 150 Y | 40.0 - 53.0 | 35.0 - 48.0 |
Critical Values: Less than 18.1
Performing Laboratory
Performed on-site
