Hematocrit/Hemoglobin Test Results

SAS Name
LINE_HCT_HGB_RSLT_NUM

This is the laboratory value for the most recent hematocrit or hemoglobin reading on the non-institutional claim.

Comments

This variable became effective 9/1/2008 to comply with CR# 5699.

There is a variable to indicate the type of test - whether hematocrit or hemoglobin (variable called LINE_HCT_HGB_TYPE_CD).

Source: NCH