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Test Code HCT Hematocrit, Blood

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
HCT

Methodology

Automated

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)

Specimen Volume: 4 mL (pediatric: 2 mL) of whole blood

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability Information

Temperature Time
Refrigerated 48 hours
Ambient 24 hours

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85014 (HH Bill Code 0202016)

Reference Values

Males: 38.5-52.0%

Females: 35.0-47.0%