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HelpOrder Code LAB2709 Hematocrit, Blood
Additional Codes
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Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
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RV HEMATOCRIT |
LAB2709 |
HCT |
PRIOR TO 8/1/21: HCT
Useful For
Determination of the percentage of blood by volume that is composed of red blood cells
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA)
Pediatric Collection Container/Tube: Lavender Microtainer (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: optimal 2 mL, minimum 1 mL
Pediatric (microtainer) volume: 0.5 mL
Whole blood specimen should be inverted gently several times to mix blood immediately after collection.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Whole Blood | Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Rejection Criteria
- Samples that do not meet minimum volume requirements
- Incorrect collection container
- Clotted or visibly hemolyzed
Reference Values
See link below for reference ranges:
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Two Twelve Medical Center Laboratory
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center Laboratory
Ridgeview Clinics
Methodology
Sysmex Platforms and Methodologies
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85014