Hematocrit
Alternate Names
HCT
SoftLab Order Code
HCT
Epic Order Name
HEMATOCRIT
Epic Order ID
LAB289
Laboratory
All Sites
Sample Type
Whole blood
Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA)
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Collecting Volume
3.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.5 mL or one full lavender microtainer
Storage or Stability
Ambient 24 hours, Refrigerated 2 days
Causes for Rejection
Clotted, QNS, Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icterus
CPT Codes
85014