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HelpEpic Test Code LAB202 Hematocrit: Body Fluid
Performing Location(s)
BMC
Synonyms
Hematocrit
Specimen Type
Body Fluid
Preferred Container
Lavender top tube
Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing
1 mL body fluid
Transportation Needs
Deliver to the laboratory immediately
Storage Requirements
Specimens not delivered to laboratory within 1 hour should be refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Quantity insufficient for assay
>2 hours Room Temperature
> 24 hours Refrigerated
Reference Values
| Population | Reference Range |
| All populations | < 1 % |
Includes
Hematocrit
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
Yes
Additional Information
Additional Information:
Indicate body fluid type on laboratory requisition
Methodology
Microhematocrit Centrifuge
CPT Code
85013
Last Updated
30-July-19