Hematocrit, Blood

Test Code

HCT

CPT Codes
85014

Preferred Specimen

Testing should be performed within 4 hours of draw. Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and send 3 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of blood. If it is necessary to delay testing, blood may be stored at ambient temperature for up to 24 hours.

Transport Temperature

Ambient ≤4 hours

Methodology
Sysmex XE-5000

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday

Reference Range

TEST	UNITS	AGE	MALE	FEMALE
Hematocrit	%	0-14 days	39.8-53.6	39.6-57.2
		15-30 days	30.5-45.0	32-44.5
		31-60 days	26.8-37.5	27.7-35.1
		61-180 days	28.6-37.2	29.5-37.1
		6 months-<2 yrs	30.8-37.8	30.9-37.9
		2-9 yrs	33-43	33-43
		9-17 yrs	36-47	35-45
		17-127 yrs	42-52	37-47

Critical values

Newborns (0-28 days): ≤26% or ≥65%

Pediatrics (29 days-12 years): ≤20% or ≥70%

Pre-Op patients (≥13 years): <30%

All others (≥13 years): <20%

Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department

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.