Test Code HCT HCT HEMATOCRIT
Performing Location
Specimen Required/Volume
5.0 mL
Specimen Type
whole blood
Collection Container
Purple top EDTA vacutainer tube
Reference Values
MALE: CRITICAL: <24.0 >60.0 NORMAL: 40.0 - 54.0
FEMALE: CRITICAL <24.0 >60.0 NORMAL: 37.0 - 47.0
Turn-Around Guidelines
Upon arrival daily
Method
SYSMEX XN2000-automated particle counting
LOINC
4544-3
CPT
85014