FLUID HEMATOCRIT

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: FLHCT
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.

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.