Test Directory
| Test Code | ||
| FHCT | ||
| Test Name | ||
| Hematocrit, Body Fluid | ||
| CPT Codes | ||
| 85014 | ||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||
| 1 day | ||
| Clinical Utility | ||
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Evaluate the hematocrit of a body fluid. |
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| Specimen and Container Info | ||
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Specimen Type: Body Fluid Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA) Minimum Acceptable Volume: 1 mL fluid |
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| Processing and Submission Instructions | ||
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The type of body fluid or collection site must be specified. |
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| Transport Instructions | ||
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Transport to the laboratory at room temperature. |
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| Stability Requirements | ||
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| Causes for Rejection | ||
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| Methodology | ||
| Automated Analyzer | ||
| Reference Intervals | ||
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Reference Interval not established, must be interpreted with clinical findings. |
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| Performing Location | ||
| Cedar Crest Hospital, Muhlenberg Hospital, Roble Road Core Laboratory | ||
| Testing Schedule | ||
| Routine daily, STAT testing available | ||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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