Overview

EPIC Code:
LAB289

Soft Test Code:
HCT

Alternate Names

HCT

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

3.0 mL Whole Blood in a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA

Minimum Volume:

1.5 mL Whole Blood*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection Instructions:

Mix tube by inversion 5 times

Do not centrifuge

Specimens must not be clotted. Overfilling or underfilling may allow blood to clot. Specimens may be rejected due to improper storage or age of specimen.

Rejection Criteria:

Clotted specimens

Transport and Storage:

Ambient (18-24°C): 24 Hours

Refrigerated (2-8°C): 72 Hours

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Pediatric:
0 days to 1 month: 42.0 - 66.0%
1 month to 2 months: 33.0 - 55.0%
2 months to 4 months: 28.0 - 42.0%
4 months to 6 months: 32.0 - 44.0%
6 months to 1 year: 31.0 - 41.0%
1 year to 6 years: 33.0 - 41.0%
6 years to 14 years: 34.5 - 43.00%

Males > 14 Years: 40.0 - 54.0%

Females > 14 Years: 35.0 - 48.0%

Critical Ranges:

NICU <= 15 days old Critical Limits:
HCT: <= 30% and >= 70%

NICU >15 days old Critical Limits:
HCT: <= 25% and >= 70%

Pediatric (<= 15 days old) High Critical Limit:

HCT: >= 70.0%

Methodology:

Blood Cell Analyzer

Production Schedule

Days Performed

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Departments

Hematology

Turn Around Time

Same day/1 to 2 days

Stat Eligible

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01433007

CPT Coding

85014

Hematocrit