Hematocrit (Packed Cell Volume-PCV)
| Order Code: | HCT |
| Order Form: | Laboratory Requisition |
Specimen:
Blood
Collection Medium:
 |
| Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA) |
Minimum:
Full draw; 3.0 mL lavender top; (or fingerstick)
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Analytic Time:
Routine turnaround time is approximately 2.5 hrs.
Reference Range:
Males Females
18 years+ 40-52% 35-47%
11 years - <18 years 37-48% 34-44%
5 years - <11 years 35-44% 35-44%
1 year - <5 years 31-44% 31-44%
6 months - <1 year 31-41% 31-41%
3 months - <6 months* 29-41% 29-41%
2 months - <3 months* 28-41% 28-41%
31 days - <2 months* 33-54% 33-54%
0 - <31 days* 42-64% 42-64%
* values refer to full term infants.
Critical value: <18% and >55% (adult)
Comments:
Please print, complete and submit the Advance Beneficiary
Notice (ABN) along with the Laboratory Requisition before shipping
the specimen.
Methodology:
Automated - Flow Cytometry
Sample
Processing:
Submit whole blood in original container.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
85014
See Additional Information:
Hematology Critical Lab Values
Hematology Critical Lab Values