Hematocrit/Hemoglobin Test Type Code

SAS Name
LINE_HCT_HGB_TYPE_CD

The type of test that was performed - hematocrit or hemoglobin.  

Comments

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

The laboratory value for the test is indicated in the hematocrit/hemoglobin test results field (variable called LINE_HCT_HGB_RSLT_NUM).

Source: NCH

Code Code value
R1 Hemoglobin Test
R2 Hematocrit Test