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HelpTest ID NBLD0318 Hematocrit Body Fluid
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Body Fluid
Sterile or Non-Sterile Container - Body Fluid
Indicate type of body fluid on specimen and order.
Test is affected by gross hemolysis. Test is not affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 5.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Manual Spun Hematocrit
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls