Test Code LAB1233187 Hematocrit

Important Note

H&H = Hemoglobin & Hematocrit

If an "H&H" is ordered, both Hemoglobin (LAB1233036) and Hematocrit (LAB1233187) should be ordered. See those individual tests for details.

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Hematology

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).

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%

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