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Specimen Collection Guidelines

Blood Draw Laboratories at MUSC

MUSC Requisitions and Supply Requests

Lab Supply Requests

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LAB289 Hematocrit

Additional Codes

HCT

Collection:

Specimen: Blood 

Container: Lavender Top Tube. 

Specimen Volume: 4.0 mL, Minimum 2 mL 

 

Pediatric Collection:

One Lavender microtainer filled to 500 uL (Minimum 250 uL).

Stability:

Refrigerated (preferred): 48 hours

Room Temperature: 24 hours 

Turnaround Time (TAT):

STAT: 1 HOUR

Routine: 3 HOURS

Test Availability:

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Performing Laboratory Section:

HEMATOLOGY / UMC MAIN LABORATORY

Reference Interval:

AGE Female Male
0 - < 1 Month 44.0 - 62.0 % 44.0 - 62.0 %
1 Month - < 1 Year 33.0 - 41.0 % 33.0 - 41.0 %
1 Year - < 15 Years 35.0 - 45.0 % 35.0 - 45.0 %
> 15 Year 37.0 - 47.0 % 42.0 - 52.0 %