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Hematocrit (HCT)
| Test Name: | Hematocrit (HCT) | ||
| Epic Order Code: | LAB289 | ||
| CPT Code: | 85014 | ||
| Specimen(s) Type: | Whole blood; 2.0 mL minimum | ||
| Acceptable Container(s): |  Top is purple (lavender). | ||
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | ||
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: 1 hour | ||
| Routine: 4 hours | |||
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. | ||
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | ||
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab immediately, store and transport specimen at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 48 hours. | ||
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport, grossly hemolyzed, clotted. | ||
| Reference Range: | Age | Male % | Female % |
| 0 - 14 days: | 39.8 - 53.6 | 39.6 - 57.2 | |
| 15 - 30 days: | 30.5 - 45.0 | 32.0 - 44.5 | |
| 31 - 60 days: | 26.8 - 37.5 | 27.7 - 35.1 | |
| 61 - 180 days: | 28.6 - 37.2 | 29.5 - 37.1 | |
| 181 days - 2 yrs: | 30.8 - 37.8 | 30.9 - 37.9 | |
| 2 - 5 yrs: | 31.0 - 37.7 | 31.2 - 37.8 | |
| 6 - 11 yrs: | 32.2 - 39.8 | 32.4 - 39.5 | |
| 12 - 17 yrs: | 33.9 - 43.5 | 33.4 - 40.4 | |
| > 18 yrs: | 40.0 - 50.0 | 36.0 - 46.0 | |
| Critical: < 18 or > 60% | |||
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