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Epic 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