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HelpEpic Test Code LAB22113 Hematocrit, Capillary Blood: Manual
Performing Location(s)
BMC,HRK
Synonyms
HCT, Crit
Specimen Type
Whole Blood, Capillary
Preferred Container
3 heparinized hematocrit tubes
Volume Required
3 crit tubes, filled 2/3-3/4
Minimum Volume
2 crit tubes filled 1/2
Storage Requirements
Refrigerate up to 8 hours
Transportation Needs
Deliver to the laboratory within 6 hours at room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Clotted specimen
Tube less than 1/2 filled
> 6 hours after collection at room temperature
Reference Values
| Population | Units | Reference Range | High Critical Value | Low Critical Value |
| <1 month | % | 42 - 60 | > 60 |
< 35 |
| 1 month - 5 month | % | 33 - 55 | > 60 | < 21 |
| 5 month - 2 years | % | 31 - 41 | > 60 | < 21 |
| 2 years - 6 years | % | 34 - 40 | > 60 | < 21 |
| 6 years - 12 years | % | 35 - 45 | > 60 | < 21 |
| Female > 12 years | % | 34 - 46 | > 60 | < 21 |
| Male > 12 years | % | 35 - 50 | > 60 | < 21 |
Additional Information
Other Requirements: DO NOT FREEZE
Available STAT
Yes
Days of Analysis
All
Methodology
Microhematocrit Centrifuge
CPT Code
85013
Last Updated
26-Jan-23 BHD