Reticulocytes

Test Code
RETICULOCYTES


Alias/See Also
Retic
Hematology


Preferred Specimen
Lavender Top EDTA – Whole blood


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 48 hours


Methodology
Conductivity and light scatter

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT 1 day


Reference Range
Test Reference range Units
Retic % 0.6 - 2.0 %
Retic Abs 0.03 - 0.09 M/uL
Retic He 30.9 - 40.6 pg
IRF% 0.6 - 17.7 %


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in BACL Hematology Labs
Contact  West Roxbury: Nolan Raymond 857-203-5980
Alternate contact Joseph Manzone, JP 857-364-5092
Alternate contact Diane Robert  Brockton 774-826-2294
Alternate contact Bhumikaben Patel Bedford 781-687-2976


Last Updated: May 19, 2025


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