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Reticulocyte Count
Test CodeARET
Alias/See Also
Retic count
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood full EDTA (lavender-top) tube - mix well by gentle inversion
Minimum Volume
Microtainer 0.5 mL • 1 mL whole blood EDTA tube
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood from a full EDTA (tan-top) tube
Instructions
None
Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 36 hours
Refrigerated: 36 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted
Methodology
Electronic Cell Sizing and Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy
Setup Schedule
24/7
Report Available
Same day
Limitations
Large platelets, parasites, howell jolly bodies, or cold agglutins may cause inaccurate results.
Reference Range
See report
Clinical Significance
Use in evaluating erythropoietic activity.
