Hematocrit (HCT) |
EPIC Test Name
HEMATOCRITEPIC Code
LAB289Specimen Requirements
Whole Blood | |
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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
CalculatedTurnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Whole Blood | Stat : 90 minutes Routine: 4 hours | 24/7 |
Reference Ranges
Calculated
Age | Male Range | Female Range | Unit | Critical Values |
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0 days up to 14 days | 42-66 | 42-66 | % | <21 or >55 |
14 days up to 29 days | 39-63 | 39-63 | ||
29 days up to 2 months | 31-55 | 31-55 | ||
2 months up to 6 months | 28-42 | 28-42 | ||
6 months up to 2 years | 33-39 | 33-39 | ||
2 years up to 6 years | 34-40 | 34-40 | ||
6 years up to 12 year | 35-45 | 35-45 | ||
12 years up to 18 years | 36-45 | |||
12 years up to 999 years | 36-45 | |||
18 years up to 999 years | 41-53 |
Performed
Lab |
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Hematology - Community |
Hematology - Downtown |
Verona Cancer Center |
CPT
85014LOINC
4544-3Contact Information
Hematology - Downtown: (315)464-4460Hematology - Community: (315)492-5531
Verona Cancer Center: (315)473-3859