Hematocrit (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100194

Alias/See Also

LAB289: Hematocrit | HCT

CPT Codes
85014x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
PMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
NGH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
PMH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
PMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
THL HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer*

Transport Temperature

Red Top: Allow tube to stand for 1 hour before centrifugation. It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. It is required that the serum or plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. Analyze fresh specimens, if possible. Separated samples may be stored for up to 1 day at 20 to 25°C, at 2 to 8°C for up to 7 days and frozen at -20°C for up to 6 months. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BCH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BPH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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