Test Code HCT Hematocrit, Blood
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Hematology
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Reference Values
Males
0-1 month: 39.0%-66.0%
2-3 months: 28.0%-55.0%
4-18 months: 33.0%-55.0%
19 months-160 years: 40.0%-54.0%
Alert value (automatic call-back): ≤20.0%
Females
0-1 month: 39.0%-66.0%
2-3 months: 28.0%-55.0%
4-18 months: 33.0%-55.0%
19 months-160 years: 37.0%-47.0%
Alert value (automatic call-back): ≤20.0%
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
1 hour
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85014
LOINC Code Information
Name |
LOINC Code |
Hematocrit |
4544-3
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