Hematocrit/Hemoglobin Test Type Code

This variable is contained in the following files:

SAS Name

LINE_HCT_HGB_TYPE_CD

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

Source: NCH

Comments

This variable became effective 9/2008 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).

Code	Code value
R1	Hemoglobin Test
R2	Hematocrit Test