HEMATOCRIT
| Synonyms: | HCT |
| Computer Code: | HCT |
| Specimen Collection: | 2 mL blood (lavender top tube). Pediatrics: EDTA microtainer with 500 uL (0.5 mL) blood. |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Refrigerate. Must be received same day. |
| Reference Values: | MALE (Adult): 40.0-49.0% FEMALE (Adult): 33.0-44.0% PEDIATRIC (Male/Female): 0day-1day: 37.1-55.9%, 2days-14days: 38.0-55.0%, 15days-90days: 30.5-42.0%, 91days-6years: 31.0-40.1%, 6years-13years: 34.0-41.5% |
| Lab Code: | Hematology |
| Requisition: | C/H |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 4 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 30 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 85014 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |