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Lab Dept:
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Other Fluids
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Test Name:
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HEMATOCRIT, FLUID
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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FHCT
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Synonyms:
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Hematocrit, Body Fluid; PCV, Fluid; Packed Cell Volume, Fluid; Microhematocrit, Fluid; Hct, Fluid
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CPT Codes:
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85013 - Spun microhematocrit
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Test Includes:
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Fluid hematocrit as a per cent
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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Serves as an index of bleeding into body cavity, e.g. peritoneum
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Hematology
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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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Note: Indicate source of specimen on request form.
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Body fluid (specify fluid type)
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Container:
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Lavender top tube (EDTA)
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Draw Volume:
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0.5 mL in Lavender MicrotainerŽ
2 mL in Lavender tube
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Processed Volume:
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Minimum: 0.5 mL fluid
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Collection:
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Dependant on fluid type
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Special Processing:
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N/A
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Clotted sample; non-anticoagulated specimen; mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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<1.0%
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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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Manual, Hematocrit Centrifuge
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References:
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Strasinger SK (1989) Urinalysis and Body Fluids, ed 2, FA Davis Company
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