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Hematocrit (HCT)

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EPIC Test Name

HEMATOCRIT

EPIC Code

LAB289

Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood
Minimum Volume:2 mL
Collection:Collect using standard laboratory procedures
Transport:Room temperature ASAP.
Stability:Room temperature: 24 hours. Refrigerated: 24-36 hours 2-8 degrees C.
Container:Lavender top (EDTA)
Rejection Causes:Clotted
Insufficent Sample Volume

Methods

Calculated

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
Whole BloodStat : 90 minutes Routine: 4 hours24/7

Reference Ranges

Calculated
AgeMale RangeFemale RangeUnitCritical Values
0 days up to 14 days42-6642-66%<21 or >55
14 days up to 29 days39-6339-63
29 days up to 2 months31-5531-55
2 months up to 6 months28-4228-42
6 months up to 2 years33-3933-39
2 years up to 6 years34-4034-40
6 years up to 12 year35-4535-45
12 years up to 18 years36-45
12 years up to 999 years36-45
18 years up to 999 years41-53

Performed

Lab
Hematology - Community
Hematology - Downtown
Verona Cancer Center

CPT

85014

LOINC

4544-3

Contact Information

Hematology - Downtown: (315)464-4460
Hematology - Community: (315)492-5531
Verona Cancer Center: (315)473-3859
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