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HelpTest Code LAB289 Hematocrit, Blood
Useful For
- Screening, diagnosing, or monitoring conditions that affect red blood cells
- Aid in the detection of anemia, polycythemia, or blood loss
Methodology
Automated
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or lavender top (EDTA) Microtainer
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Pediatric Volume: 1 full Microtainer
Collection Instructions: If there is a delay in transport of >24 hours, refrigerate specimen and send specimen refrigerated.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient <24 hours/Refrigerated <48 hours
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole blood (EDTA) | Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
Reference Values
| Component | Age Break | Sex | Normal Range | Critical Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hematocrit | <8 days | 42.0 - 66.0% | <21.1% or >69.9% | |
| 8 days to <15 days | 39.0 - 63.0% | |||
| 15 days to <31 days | 31.0 - 55.0% | |||
| 31 days to <6 months | 29.0 - 42.0% | <21.1% or >59.9% | ||
| 6 months to <2 years | 33.0 - 39.0% | |||
| 2 years to <6 years | 34.0 - 40.0% | |||
| 6 years to <13 years | 35.0 - 45.0% | |||
| 13 years to <18 years | Male | 37.0 - 49.0% | ||
| Female | 36.0 - 46.0% | |||
| ≥18 years | Male | 42.0 - 55.0% | ||
| Female | 37.0 - 51.0% |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85014