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Test Code FLHCT Hematocrit, Body Fluid

Additional Codes

PathLab FLHCT
Epic ID LAB202

 

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Collection Container: 

Lavender (EDTA)

 

Collection Information: 

Collect fluid in a Lavender (EDTA).

 

Transport Information: 

4.5 mL in 5.0 mL, or 2.7 mL in 3.0 mL

 

Minimum Sample Volume: 

1.4 mL in 5.0 mL, or 0.9 in 3.0 mL or, 0.3 mL in a microtainer

Stability/Transport

Temperature Stability Preferred Transport
Refrigerated 48 hours X
Room Temp 24 hours  

 

Unacceptable Conditions

Clotted or hemolyzed specimens rejected

Performing Lab

Pathology Laboratory

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Report Available

1 hour

CPT Code Information

85014