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Variable: LINE_HCT_HGB_TYPE_CD

Hematocrit / Hemoglobin Test Type Code

Description

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

Comment

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).

Values

This variable is coded, and will contain one of the following values.

Values for
Value Description
R1 Hemoglobin Test
R2 Hematocrit Test

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

  • Short Name: HCTHGBTP
  • Long Name: LINE_HCT_HGB_TYPE_CD
  • Type: CHAR
  • Length: 2
  • Source: NCH
  • Value Format:

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