| Specimen requirements: |
3 mL EDTA draw |
| |
or: 3 mL EDTA
Hemogard Closure |
| |
or:Lav
Fingerstick Microtainer |
| Reference ranges: |
| CATEGORY |
LOW |
HIGH |
UNITS |
QUALITATIVE |
0 - 7 days |
39 |
57 |
% |
N/A |
8 days - 6 months |
27 |
45 |
% |
N/A |
7 months - 6 years |
31 |
38 |
% |
N/A |
7 years - 12 years |
32 |
40 |
% |
N/A |
Adult male |
40 |
50 |
% |
N/A |
Adult female |
34 |
45 |
% |
N/A |
|
| Unit of measure: |
Percent (%) |
| Ideal sample: |
3.0 mL |
| Absolute minimum amount: |
0.75 mL |
| Method of collection: |
N/A |
| Transportation: |
N/A |
| Label instructions: |
N/A |
| The following substances can
adversely affect the results: |
Hemolysis, Improper Line Draw,
Agglutinins, Cryoglobulins |
| Request test on form: |
MULTI LABS [Chem/Hem/UA/Tox/BB/Rheum]
( 151-104 ) |
| Order/entry screen(s): |
Common Lab Procedures |
| |
Hematology/Coagulation |
| Stat frequency: |
Daily |
| Stat turn around time: |
1 hour |
| Routine frequency: |
Daily |
| Must be in by: |
N/A |
| Routine turn around time: |
4 Hours |
| For Hillcrest deliver to: |
SCRAP : Specimen Central Receiving
and
|
| |
Processing, room 2-117
|
| For Thornton deliver to: |
Hematology : Processing Desk, 1st
floor,
|
| |
Hospital, room 1-013
|
| Scheduling requirements : |
N/A |
| Method: |
Calculated Parameter |
| Special Instructions: |
HCT is part of the Hemogram.
Hematocrits that are greater than 56% may affect coagulation results. |
| |
Results are available on a Chart Copy |
| |
Results are Qualitative |
| SOFT abbreviation: |
HCT |
| Secondary code: |
7104 |
| Lab Processing Instructions: |
N/A |
