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Test Name:
Hematocrit, Body Fluid


  • SBMF No:
    25204
  • Performance Lab Name:
    Hematology
  • Test Mnemonic:
    BF HCT
  • ABN:
    May be required – Medical Necessity
  • CPT Code:
    85014
  • LOINC Code:
    31208-2; 11153-4
  • Spec Type:
    Body fluid
  • Spec Container:
    Lavender top (EDTA) tube
  • Pref Vol:
    1.0 mL
  • Min Vol:
    0.5 mL
  • Spec Collect:
    Collected by physician
    Immediately after collection, gently invert tube to mix
  • Spec Process:
    Do not centrifuge
  • Spec Store Transport:
    Refrigerated
    Optimally, specimen should be received for testing within 24 hours of collection time
  • Spec Stability:
    24 hours room temperature (20-30°C)
    3 days refrigerated (2-8°C)
    Frozen (-20°C): Unacceptable
  • Spec Reject:
    Centrifuged, clotted, or frozen sample
  • Methodology:
    Pulse Measurement Technology
  • Reference Range:
    No reference range has been established for this sample type
  • Day Run:
    Sun-Sat (daily)
  • Time Run:
    As received
  • Time Reported:
    4 hours
  • Test Type:
    HEMATOLOGY