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Test Code LAB1233187 Hematocrit

Performing Laboratory

Peninsula Regional Medical Center - Core Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Capillary

Specimen must arrive in laboratory immediately after collection.

 

Collect blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER, and send 0.5 mL of EDTA whole blood. (Clotted or hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.)

Note: 1. Indicate capillary blood.
2. Label specimen appropriately (capillary blood).

 

Venous

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.

 

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and send 4 mL of EDTA whole blood. (Clotted or hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.)

Note: 1. Indicate venous blood.
2. Label specimen appropriately (venous blood).

Reference Values

  Males

  0-6 days: 52-66%

  7-13 days: 45-60%

  14 days-1 month: 37-53%

  1-2 months: 30-39%

  2 months-8 years: 33-45%

  9-13 years: 38-48%

  ≥14 years: 39-54%

  Females

  0-13 days: 45-60%

  14 days-1 month: 37-52%

  1-2 months: 30-39%

  2 months-8 years: 33-45%

  9-13 years: 34-42%

  ≥14 years: 36-50%

Additional Information

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