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Test Code LAB4109 HEMATOCRIT

Specimen Type

EDTA whole blood (Lavender Tube)

Specimen Volume

4 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Microtainers must be filled to the second mark.

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Room temp: 1 day
Refrigerated: 2 days

Method

Automated

Reference Ranges

HCT, %

Male

0-14 days: 39.8-53.6

15 days-4 weeks: 30.5-45.0

5 weeks-7 weeks: 26.8-37.5

8 weeks-5 months: 28.6-37.2

6 months-23 months: 30.8-37.8

24 months-35 months: 31.0-37.7

3-7 years: 34-42

8-11 years: 35-43

12-15 years: 38-47

16-17 years: 40-50

Adult Male: 40.0-50.0

Female

0-14 days: 39.6-57.2

15 days-4 weeks: 32.0-44.5

5 weeks-7 weeks: 27.7-35.1

8 weeks-5 months: 29.5-37.1

6 months-23 months: 30.9-37.9

24 months-35 months: 31.2-37.8

3-7 years: 34-42

8-17 years: 35-43

Adult Female: 35.0- 46.0

Synonyms

Hct; PCV

Test Components

Hematocrit, %.

CPT Codes

85014