BODY FLUID HCT %

Message
HEMATOLOGY


Test Code
BF HCT


Alias/See Also
FLUID HCT


Includes
BODY FLUID HCT


Preferred Specimen
BODY FLUID-LAV


Minimum Volume
1-2MLS


Instructions
PLACE BODY FLUID IN LAVENDER TOP TUBE


Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBE


Transport Temperature
ROOM TEMPERATURE


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
SYRINGE, NEEDLE ON SYRINGE, Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection.


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA HEMATOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5521, 5523



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.