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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LAB0206888 Hematocrit, Body Fluid

Methodology

Microhematocrit Centrifuge.

May be indicated for the analysis of a bloody effusion from a nontraumatic cause. In such cases, a pleural effusion with a Hematocrit more than 50% of that of the circulating hematocrit is considered a hemothorax.

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Body Fluid

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 2.5 mL

Microtainer: 0.30 ml

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

No established reference ranges

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85014