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Test Code FLHCT Fluid Hematocrit

Specimen Type

Body Fluid (pericardial, pleural, etc.)

Preferred Collection Container

STL-CUP

Acceptable Collection Container

STRLCUP, STR-CUP, STRL-FL

Collection Volume

1.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

0.5 mL

Rejection Criteria

Clotted, severely viscous or purulent specimens, unacceptable site (i.e. BW, BAL, Lung, ABSC, GBLA), quantity insufficient, and unlabeled specimens.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Refrigerated: 48 hrs

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours

EPIC Code

LAB4090A

Transport

Specimens should be transported immediately to the Clinical Laboratory.

Turn Around Time

8 hours

Lab Department

Hematology

CPT

85014

Alias

Hematocrit fluid

Ordering Info

The following disclaimer will accompany each result: “The reference interval and other method performance specifications are unavailable for this body fluid”. Most useful diagnosically in bloody pleural or pericardial effusions

Transfer Instructions

Mix specimen thoroughly before aliquoting.

LOINC

11153-4