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Test Code HEMATOCRIT HEMATOCRIT

Important Note

Microtainers must be filled to second mark.

Additional Codes

HEMATOCRIT

Methodology

Automated Hematology Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

EDTA Whole Blood

Container: Lavender top tube (EDTA)

Specimen Collection: Fill tube to appropriate line; Microtainers must be filled to SECOND mark

  1. Fill tube to appropriate line.
  2. Prefer to receive specimen within 12 hours of collection.
  3. Prefer specimen to be stored and transported refrigerated.

Specimen Rejection

1. Clotted specimen

2. Hemolyzed specimen

3. Exceed stability requirements

4. Underfilled tube

5. Unlabeled specimen

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 - 48 hours

Specimen Transport/Stability

Refrigerate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85014

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Reference Ranges

Hematocrit               %  
Newborn       53.6 - 66.4
1 wk       42.5 - 62.5
1 mo       35.0 - 49.0
3 mos       30.0 - 42.0
6 mos       30.5 - 40.5
1 yr       30.0 - 41.0
7 yrs       34.0 - 40.0
15 yrs    F       38.0 - 47.0
              M       40.0 - 54.0