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HelpTest Code 3403 Microhematocrit, Body Fluids
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Manual (spun) Hematocrit
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Body fluid
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA);See Body
Fluid Collection Guidelines under Special Instructions
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Additional Information: Specimen source is required.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: 2-4 hours after receipt in laboratory
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85013
Reference Values
No established reference intervals
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Hematology.