Hematocrit

Test Code
HCT


Alias/See Also
HCT


Includes


Hematocrit




Preferred Specimen
1 lavender tube(1ml min)


Transport Container
1 lavender tube


Specimen Stability
24 hrs not refrigerated
48 hrs refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)


Clotted
Hemolysis




Methodology
Flow Cytometry

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
8 hrs


Reference Range
See patient report.




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.