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RETICULOCYTE- AUTOMATED

Test Code
LAB3027


Alias/See Also
RETIC


CPT Codes
85045

Preferred Specimen
Lavender top tube


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Pediatric lavender tube


Instructions
Invert tube immediately and gently mix blood with anticoagulant


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Fluorescence Flow Cytometry

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available: Daily 4 hours/STAT 1 day


Reference Range
RETICULOCYTE, AUTOMATED % Sysmex % 0 - 5 days: 2.5 - 6.5 > or equal to 6 days: 0.5 - 1.5


Clinical Significance
The enumeration of reticulocytes is the simplest available method of evaluating effective erythropoiesis, the release of functional erythrocytes into the circulation. An increase may indicate excessive demand of the bone marrow. A decrease may indicate failure of bone marrow function.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Hematology



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