Haematocrit

Container: EDTA (Lavender top)

Sample type: Whole Blood

Test name: Haematocrit a.k.a. HCT, PCV, Packed cell volume

Condition / Indication: Part of a full blood count (FBC)

Special precautions & notes: None.

Reference range: Adult Male 0.40 - 0.52. Adult Female 0.37 - 0.45. For paediatric ranges, please see the document below.

Container: EDTA (Lavender top)

Ideal volume (mL): 4 mL

Discipline: Haematology

Turnaround time: 24 hours