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Test Code 8368 Hematocrit

Purpose

Measure the percentage of red blood cells in your bloodstream. This can be useful for diagnosing disorders such as anemia or monitoring their progress.

 

Performing Laboratory

Copley Hospital

 

Methodology

Automated Cell Counter

 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender Top

Specimen Volume: Full Tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

 

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert tube 8 times immediately after collection.

2. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,

    date & time of collection, and person collecting.

3. Refrigerate specimen during transport.

 

Reference Values

Normal:                      Male: 45 - 52 %                      Female: 37 - 47 %

Critical: < 25 %


 

Stability

Refrigerated: 24 Hours

 

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Available STAT

Analytical Time: 1 Day

 

Aliases

Hematocrit

Hct

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85014 - Hematocrit