Test Code HCT Hematocrit, Blood
Methodology
AutomatedUseful for evaluation of anemia, blood loss, hemolytic anemia, polycythemia, and other conditions.
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital LaboratorySpecimen Requirements
1 lavender-top (EDTA) tube (3 mL of EDTA whole blood).Reference Values
Males0 days: 51.1-68.0%
7 days: 46.6-64.4%
30 days: 33.0-51.5%
60 days: 30.0-40.0%
6 months: 31.2-41.2%
1 year: 33.0-42.0%
4 years: 34.0-42.1%
12 years: 35.0-44.6%
≥14 years: 42.0-52.0%
Females
0 days: 51.1-68.0%
7 days: 46.6-64.4%
30 days: 33.0-51.5%
60 days: 30.0-40.0%
6 months: 31.2-41.2%
1 year: 33.0-42.0%
4 years: 34.0-42.1%
12 years: 35.0-44.6%
≥14 years: 37.0-47.0%