Test Code HCT Hematocrit, Blood
Additional Codes
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Orderable: Hematocrit
Performing Laboratory
Northwell Health Laboratories
Methodology
SysmexTM XN9100
Reference Values
See Report
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85014
Physician Office Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen: 3 mL of EDTA whole blood
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Stability: 24 hours Room Temperature
48 Hours Refrigerated
Collection Instructions: Tube must be more than half full for proper anticoagulant ratio. For pediatrics, draw blood in a MICROTAINER®. Do not draw a small volume into a standard VACUTAINER®.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, Continuously
Computer Interface Code
PDM # 5500030