Fluid Hematocrit
Test Summary
Test for the presence of red blood cells (RBC) in body fluids.
Aliases
- Body Fluid Hematocrit
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
One Lavender K2EDTA tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL Body Fluid
Instructions
K2EDTA lavender top, body fluid specimen is suitable for analysis for up to 6 hours if stored at room temperature or for up to 24 hours when refrigerated at 2-8 degrees C.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- N/A
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Clotted
Order Code
FHCT
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB4564
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 85014
Billing Code
- 300425
CPT Statement
Methodology
Spun HCT
FDA Status
FDA approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Hematology
Reference Range
No reference range established
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
One Lavender K2EDTA tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL Body Fluid
Instructions
K2EDTA lavender top, body fluid specimen is suitable for analysis for up to 6 hours if stored at room temperature or for up to 24 hours when refrigerated at 2-8 degrees C.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- N/A
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Clotted
Result Information
Methodology
Spun HCT
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No reference range established
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 1 day