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Test Code HCT Hematocrit, Blood

Methodology

Automated
Useful for evaluation of anemia, blood loss, hemolytic anemia, polycythemia, and other conditions.

Performing Laboratory

St. Clair Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

1 lavender-top (EDTA) tube (3 mL of EDTA whole blood).

Reference Values

Males
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:  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%

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday