STAT: 1 hour; Routine: 4 - 8 hours
Test Updated:
H & H
Blood Survey, Hematocrit
HEMATOCRIT
HCT
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Test Overview
Sysmex XN9000 or manual spun method for capillary tubes
Evaluation of potential anemia or blood loss.
Updated March 2018
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in a lavender top EDTA K2 Vacutainer® tube or EDTA K2 Microtainer® tube. Three heparinized capillary tubes may also be filled 1/2 to 2/3 full, plugged, and placed together into a capped tube for transport. Send intact within 24 hours of collection if stored at room temperature or within 48 hours if stored refrigerated. Capillary tubes are acceptable only for manual spun Hematocrit (HCT).