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HelpTest Code MHCT Microhematocrit, Blood
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 0.5 mL of EDTA whole blood refrigerated.
Performing Laboratory
Conway Regional Clinical Laboratory ServicesReference Values
MalesNewborns: 42-63%
Adults: 37-52%
Females
Newborns: 42-63%
Adults: 34-46%
Critical values (automatic call-back)
Newborns: >64%
Adults: <20% or >60%
Methodology
MicrohematocritDay(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayAvailable STAT