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Test Code BFHCT HEMATOCRIT, BODY FLUID

Important Note

Note: This test does not include culture. Order BFLGS “Culture, Body Fluid, with Gram Stain” if a culture or Gram stain are desired.

Methodology

This test should be ordered for any body fluid except:

  1. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or
  2. Urine.

Specimen Requirements

Do not transport in pneumatic tube system (body fluids are irretrievable specimens).

 

 

Cell Count with Differential


Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)

Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of body fluid

Collection Instructions: 

  1. Hand deliver to laboratory promptly. (Do not send in pneumatic tube system).
  2. Cell count with differential will NOT be performed on clotted specimen.

 

Note: Specimen source and specific tests requested are required.

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85021-HEMATOCRIT

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient