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| MICROHEMATOCRIT |
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| Alternate Names: | Spun Hematocrit Manual Hematocrit |
| Performed: | Daily, 24 Hours |
| Methodology: | Manual; capillary tube |
| Turnaround Time: | Routine:
4 Hours Stat: < 1 hour |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
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| Container / Tube: | |
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2.5 mL lavender VacutainerŽ tube (EDTA) |
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lavender MicrotainerŽ tube (EDTA) |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 ml |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Test orderable at NHRMC only |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Reference Range (sea level) | |
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female: 37.0 - 47.0% |
| male: 42.0 - 52.0% | |
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35.0 - 45.0 % |
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33.0 - 39.0 % |
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29.0 - 41.0 % |
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28.0 - 42.0 % |
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31.0 - 55.0 % |
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39.0 - 63.0 % |
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42.0 - 66.0 % |
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45.0 - 67.0 % |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling. Clotted specimen. |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
LAB HCT |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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