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HEMATOCRIT, SPUN

Test Code
HCTS


CPT Codes
85013

Preferred Specimen
Whole blood collected in a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube, or minimum of 0.5 mL in Microtainer EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.5


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 8 hours at 20-25 deg C
Refrigerated: 36 hours at 2-8 deg C
Frozen: Unacceptable


Limitations
Clotted, hemolyzed or frozen samples. These samples will be rejected and a request for recollection will be made.



Last Updated: October 24, 2024


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.