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Test Code HCTSPUN Hematocrit Spun

Alias

Spun Hematocrit

Collection Method

Venous Collection/Capillary Collection

Container

3 mL Lavender EDTA tubes, Lavender EDTA microtainers, or Microhemoticrit 75 mm capillary tubes (minimum of 2 capillary tubes)

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Whole blood lavender EDTA or capillary blood

Acceptable Specimes

  • Whole Blood
    • Lavender EDTA tube
    • Lavender EDTA microtainer tube
    • Microhematocrit 75 mm capillary tubes

Units

%

Reference Ranges

Age Normal Range
0 minutes - 1 week 55.0 - 69.0%
1 week - 2 weeks 45.0 - 59.0%
2 weeks - 4 weeks 38.0 - 52.0%
4 weeks - 7 weeks 30.0 - 42.0%
7 weeks - 1 year 26.0 - 40.0%
1 year - 13 years 30.0 - 44.0%
>13 years (Male) 42.0 - 52.0%
>13 years (Female) 37.0 - 47.0%

Critical Values

Age Critical Value
0 minutes - 7 days <30.0%
7 days - 14 days <30.0%
14 days - 30 days <26.0%
30 days - 49 days <20.0%
49 days - 1 year <20.0%
1 year - 13 years <20.0%
>13 years <21.0%

 

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type, Clotted

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 7 days
Frozen (-20°C) Unacceptable

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Hemastat II microhematocrit centrifuge

 

CPT Code(s)

85013

CMS National Coverage Policy - Blood Counts

Panel Components

N/A