Hematocrit

Alphabetical Test listing

Hematocrit-448

Test name:

Hematocrit

Test number:

448

Excellian order number:

85014.2

Abbreviation:

HCT

Alternate names:

Crit
Hct

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

If the patient has platelet clumping issues in EDTA, a Lt blue Sodium citrate (NaCit) tube must be collected in addition to the Lavender (EDTA), 4mL tube.

Volume:

4.0 mL

Minimum volume:

3.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 48 hours

Ambient (OK) - 24 hours

Specimen retention time:

5 days

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Clotted specimen
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Hemolysis
Delay in transport
Improper storage/transport temperature

Performing lab:

AHL - Hematology: H

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Sysmex

Reference ranges:

Age/sex	Sex	Range (%)
1 day		45 – 67
1 wk		42 – 66
2 wks		39 – 63
1 mo		31 – 55
2 mos		28 – 42
3 – 6 mos		29 – 41
6 mos – 2 yrs		33 – 49
2 – 6 yrs		34 – 40
6 – 12 yrs		35 – 45
12 – 18 yrs	Male	36 – 51
12 – 18 yrs	Female	33 – 51
>18 yrs	Male	37 – 53
>18 yrs	Female	33 – 51

CPT codes:

85014

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Medical necessity

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

04/09/2024

Review date:

01/03/2024