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Test Code LAB289 Hematocrit

Performing Laboratory

  • Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)
  • Asante Three Rivers Medical Center (ATRMC)
  • Asante Ashland Community Hospital (AACH)

 

Performing Department

Hematology

Specimen Required

Lavender top tube

 

Required Volume: 3.0 mL

Mix specimen 10 times by gentle inversion

If the specimen is not brough to the laboratory within 4-6 hours, refrigeration is required

Specimen Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Stable 24 hours refrigerated at  2°-8° C

Reject Due To

  • Hemolysis
  • Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
  • Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:
    • 1-Patient's First & Last name 
    • 2-Patient's Date of Birth
  • Clotted specimen

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

 

Report Available

  • Routine - Same day
  • ASAP - Within 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab
  • STAT -  Within 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab

Method Name

Automated Analyzer Cellular Analysis

CPT Code Information

85014

Billing Code

3000246