CHH-Hematocrit
Orderable EAP code:
LAB103276
Billable EAP Codes:
80001804 x 1
CPT Codes:
85014 x 1
Lab Section:
Center for Health and Healing (CHH)
Turnaround Time:
Routine: 2 hours
Urgent: 1 hour
Units:
%
Critical Values:
Less than or equal to 19.7%
Greater than 60.0%
Specimen Requirements:
3.0 mL blood in a LAVENDER top tube.
Room temperature (21 to 25 degrees C), stable up to 24 hours. Do not freeze.
Pediatric Specimen Requirements:
0.5 mL in a 0.5 mL LAVENDER top pediatric tube.
Room temperature (21 to 25 degrees C), stable up to 24 hours. Do not freeze.
Reference Range:
Hematocrit % | ||
Patient's age | Male | Female |
0 to 30 days | 31.0 to 55.0 | 31.0 to 55.0 |
1 to 6 months | 28.0 to 42.0 | 28.0 to 42.0 |
6 months to 2 years | 33.0 to 39.0 | 33.0 to 39.0 |
2 to 6 years | 34.0 to 40.0 | 34.0 to 40.0 |
6 to 12 years | 35.0 to 45.0 | 35.0 to 45.0 |
12 to 18 years | 37.0 to 49.0 | 36.0 to 46.0 |
18 to 150 years | 41.0 to 53.0 | 36.0 to 46.0 |
Comments:
Clotted specimens are unacceptable.