ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hematocrit : 0040080

Mnemonic: HCT

Methodology: Automated Cell Count
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Mix specimen thoroughly. Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.25 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens. Clotted specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
 
Age 1-3 days 4-7 days 8-14 days 15-30 days 31-60 days 61-180 days 6-23 months 2-5 years 6-11years 12 years
and older
Male %  43.4-56.1% 40.2-54.7% 33.7-55.1% 29.7-44.2% 26.2-35.3% 28.7-36.1% 30.9-37.0% 31.7-37.7% 32.7-39.3% 40.8-51.9%
Female % 37.4-55.9% 39.1-56.7% 36.4-51.2% 30.6-44.7% 26.3-36.6% 28.5-36.1% 31.2-37.2% 32.0-37.1% 33.0-36.9% 34.3-46.6%

CPT Code(s): 85014