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Test Code LAB202 Body Fluid Hematocrit

Important Note

Specify site of collection on container and requisition.

Clinical System Name

Body Fluid Hematocrit

Synonyms

HCT Body Fluid

LAB202

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Body Fluid

Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container/Tube, Syringe, Lavender/EDTA Tube* See note 

Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 0.50 mL

 

*Notes: For synovial or bloody fluids, collect in Lavender/EDTA to prevent clotting.

            Send to Lab immediately.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:  Insufficient Quantity, Wrong Sample Collection, Clotted Sample, Frozen, Human Milk.

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: RT

Storage location:  Core 5 Fridge

 

Off-site collection: None specified

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body Fluid RT

≤ 24 h
Body Fluid 2-8 C

≤ 48 h
  -20 C or -70 C

N

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
Y 24/7 1 h

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Laboratory    

Department

Department:  Core Hematology

Phone Number: 206-987-2617 (Client Services)

CPT Codes

85014

Methodology

Method:  Manual Microhematocrit on Damon/IEC Micro-Capillary Reader

Analytical Volume:  0.5 mL