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HelpTest Code HCT Hematocrit (Hct), Blood
Methodology
Laser Technology
Performing Laboratory
Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus/Parkway Campus
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) or a lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER(S)®, and send 5 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of EDTA whole blood. Forward promptly.
Reference Values
Males
≤5 days: 44.0-64.0%
6-60 days: 35.0-50.0%
2-6 months: 30.0-40.0%
6 months-7 years: 31.0-43.0%
8-12 years: 32.0-45.0%
>12 years: 42.0-52.0%
Females
≤5 days: 44.0-64.0%
6-60 days: 35.0-50.0%
2-6 months: 30.0-40.0%
6 months-7 years: 31.0-43.0%
8-12 years: 32.0-45.0%
>12 years: 37.0-47.0%
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85014