Hematocrit
Order Name
HCT
Revision Date 11/25/2019
Revision Date 11/25/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Hematocrit
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 7.0 mL ( 1.0 mL) | EDTA Whole Blood | Lavender Top K2 EDTA | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Label specimen with Mobilab label or with patient name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. | |||
| Reference Range | An interpretive report will be provided. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
| Expected TAT | 2 Hours |
| Stat TAT | 45 Minutes |
| Notes | Specimen Stability: Ambient - 24 Hours Refrigerated - 48 Hours DO NOT FREEZE |
| CPT Code(s) | 85014 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Core Hematopathology |