Test Code HCT Hematocrit, Blood
Additional Codes
LAB289
Methodology
Calculation Based on RBC Count and MCV
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Hematology
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.
Specimen Type: Blood Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert tube several times to mix blood.
2. Do not centrifuge
3. Hemolyzed or clotted specimen, specimen diluted with intravenous fluid, or tube not filled with minimum volume is not acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85014