FLUID HEMATOCRIT
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: FLHCT
UPHSM LIS Test #: 312
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 312
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Fluid
Collection Info:
Sterile plastic CSF container; green top (sodium heparin) vacutainer for other fluid types.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Fluid
Collection Info:
Sterile plastic CSF container; green top (sodium heparin) vacutainer for other fluid types.
Methods
Hemacytometer counting chamber with calculation.
Clinical Utilities
Determing HCT of grossly bloody fluids.
CPT Codes
85013
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.