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Lab Dept:
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Hematology
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Test Name:
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HEMATOCRIT, PUMP
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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HCTP
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Synonyms:
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Hematocrit, Pump, Whole Blood
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CPT Codes:
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85014 – Other than spun hematocrit
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Test Includes:
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Pump hematocrit measured as a per cent.
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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Useful for determining the hematocrit of the pump prime solution prior to certain procedures such as ECMO or heart surgery.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Chemistry
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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2 hours
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Special Instructions:
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For use by ECMO/heart surgery only. Specimen may be tested at the bedside by IRMA, or forward promptly to the lab at ambient temperature.
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Whole blood
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Container:
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Heparin blood gas syringe
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Draw Volume:
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0.4 mL blood
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Processed Volume:
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0.2 mL blood
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Collection:
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The specimen is collected from the ECMO pump.
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Do not centrifuge. Specimen should be delivered to blood gas workstation for analysis.
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Clotted sample, mislabeled specimen
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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Undetermined
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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Calculation, Radiometer ABL 725
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Contraindications:
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N/A
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References:
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Children’s Hospitals and Clinics, October, 2004
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