HEMATOLOGY
PAGE EXPIRES: June 2000
SYNONYMS: Manual Hematocrit, Crit, HCT, MAN HCT, Spun HCT, Spun Crit, Packed Cell Volume, PCV
COMPONENT TESTS: None (single test)
SCHEDULE: As received TURNAROUND TIME: 1 day
SPECIMEN AND COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS:
STORAGE AND SHIPPING:
CAUSES FOR REJECTION: Improperly labeled specimen; clotted or hemolyzed specimen; collection tube not filled to minimum required volume.
USES: Evaluation of anemia, blood loss, and hydration state.
REFERENCE VALUES:
Sex/Age Group
Ref Low
Ref High
Panic Low
Panic High
MALE/NO SEX
1-6 DAYS
45
67
AT BIRTH
42
60
1WK-1MO
42
66
1-6 MONTHS
31
55
6-12 MONTHS
29
41
1-5 YRS
33
39
6-11 YRS
34
40
12-18 YRS
35
45
ADULT
42
52
25
55
Sex/Age Group
Ref Low
Ref High
Panic Low
Panic High
FEMALE
1-6 DAYS
45
67
AT BIRTH
42
60
1WK-1MO
42
66
1-6 MONTHS
31
55
6-12 MONTHS
29
41
1-5 YRS
33
39
6-11 YRS
34
40
12-18 YRS
35
45
ADULT
37
47
25
55
METHOD:
DESCRIPTION AND COMMENTS: