Test Code LAB289 HEMATOCRIT

Important Note

Test subject to Medicare National Coverage Decision (NCD) 190.15 - Blood Count

Additional Codes

Orderable Codes:

Epic Code	Atlas Code	Mayo Access ID	Order LOINC
LAB289	HCT	N/A	4544-3

Result Component(s):

Reporting Name	Epic Code	Atlas Code	Mayo Access ID	Result LOINC
Hematocrit		HCT		4544-3

Specimen Information

Container	Specimen	Temperature	Collect Vol	Submit Vol	Min Vol
Lav Top (EDTA)	Whole Blood	Refrigerate	2 mL	2 mL	1.5 mL
*Lav Microtainer			0.6 mL

*While a microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Method

Automated Cell Counter

Instrumentation

Sysmex XN 9100

Reference Range

Age	Sex	Low	High	Units
≥18 years	Female	34.9	44.4	%
≥18 years	Male	39.5	50.2	%
12-17 years	Female	36.0	46.0	%
12-17 years	Male	37.0	49.0	%
6-11 years	All	35.0	45.0	%
2-5 years	All	34.0	40.0	%
6-23 months	All	33.0	39.0	%
3-5 months	All	29.0	41.0	%
<3 months	All	28.0	42.0	%

Section

Hematology

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No

Yes

CPT Code(s)

Description	CPT Code
Hematocrit	85014