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Hematocrit
Test Code150
Alias/See Also
HCT
Preferred Specimen
One 3 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Minimum Volume
3 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.25 mL of thoroughly mixed whole blood) If delayed, transport at 2-8°C.
Transport Temperature
3 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.25 mL of thoroughly mixed whole blood) If delayed, transport at 2-8°C.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 day; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen and clotted specimens.
Methodology
Automated Cell Counter
Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat
Report Available
Within 24 hours
