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Test Code MHT HEMATOCRIT, SPUN (a.k.a. micro hematocrit)

Important Note

This test is subject to Medicare National Coverage Decision (NCD) 190.15 - Blood Counts.

MHT collection tubes only available on pediatric in-patient floors, for all other patients order HCT.

Additional Codes

Primary ID Epic Code Mayo Access ID
MHT LAB753 N/A

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol
Capillary Tubes* Whole Blood Refrigerate 2 Tubes 2 Tubes 1 Tube

*Fill 2-heparinized microhematocrit tubes 3/4 full and seal one end with clay. Label and place capillary tube inside a large red top tube to protect from breaking.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Method

Centrifugation

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
Hematocrit, Spun                                             85013

 

Instrumentation

Hettich Haematokrit 210 Microhematocrit Centrifuge

Reference Range

Age Sex Physiological Status 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

LOINC Code Information

Result Code Reporting Name LOINC Code
MHT Micro Hematocrit 42908-4