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Intended Use
Body fluid hematocrits are used to differentiate between a hemothorax and hemorrhagic exudate.
Methodology
Automated Analyzer/Manual Count
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Submit a minimum of 1 mL of body fluid in a screw-capped, sterile container.
Submission to RCH (Lab Use Only):
Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tubes
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85014