Hematocrit, Fluid HCTFL
| Method(s) | Cell Count |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Fluid in one 3 mL lavender (EDTA) top tube. |
| Transport | 3 mL fluid at 20-25ºC. |
| Remarks | Mix the tube 8-10 times to avoid clotting. |
| Stability | Ambient; Refrigerated: 8 hours |
| Schedule | Daily-24 hours per day |
| Billing Code | 4010059 |
| CPTCode | 85014 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
