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Catalog ID HCT Man Hematocrit - Manual

Important Note

Only Orderable by Lab

Synonyms

Spun Hematocrit, Microhematocrit, Packed Cell Volume

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Requirements

Lavendar Top (EDTA ) tube; 1.0 mL blood for venipuncture, 500µL for capillary EDTA microtainer collection

Storage and Transport

Room temperature

Causes for Rejection

Clotted specimen, insufficient quantity, specimen older than 24 hours; improper labeling

Reference Range

0 – 1 month 40 – 68%; 1 – 12 months 30 – 45%; 1 – 13 years 32 – 45%; > 13 years men 40 – 54%; > 13 years women 37 – 47%

Critical Values

Newborn ≤ 33 or ≥ 70%; Others ≤ 20 or ≥ 65%

Turn Around Time

2 hours

Performing Lab

Core Laboratory BI-2023 721-2120; Pediatric Teaching Laboratory BP-3230 721-7536

Methodology

Microhematocrit centrifuge

CPT/HCPCS Code

85013

CPOE Test Name

ORDER NOTE: Only Orderable by Lab

CPT / HCPCS Code

85013