Test Code LAB289 Hematocrit (Hct), Blood
Reporting Title
Hematocrit Blood
Methodology
Automated Multiparameter Hematology Analyzer
Useful in the evaluation of anemia.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH, GMC, DH, DMH, MGH, GMH, HMH, GCMH, DHC, WECC, PMH, MH, SH and OBH Core Laboratories.
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send EDTA whole blood. Mix by gently inverting 8 times. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly at ambient temperature only. Do not refrigerate.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient: OK
Refrigerate: NO
Frozen: NO
Reference Values
Males
Newborn-1 day: 48-69%
1-3 days: 48-75%
4-7 days: 42-66%
8-14 days: 39-63%
15-30 days: 31-55%
31 days-2 months: 28-42%
3-6 months: 29-41%
7 months-2 years: 33-39%
3-6 years: 34-40%
7-12 years: 35-45%
13-18 years: 37-49%
≥19 years: 41-53%
Females
Newborn-1 day: 48-69%
1-3 days: 48-75%
4-7 days: 42-66%
8-14 days: 39-63%
15-30 days: 31-55%
31 days-2 months: 28-42%
3-6 months: 29-41%
7 months-2 years: 33-39%
3-6 years: 34-40%
7-12 years: 35-45%
≥13 years: 36-46%
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85014