Fetal Retic Count

Message

This testing is performed with Fetal Intrauterine Transfusion Procedure only



Test Code
FRETIC


Preferred Specimen

whole blood, EDTA



Minimum Volume
250 uL microtainer


Transport Container

LAV/1



Transport Temperature
4-8 degrees, C or Room Temp


Specimen Stability
48 hours at 4-8 degrees C; 24 hours at Room Temp


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens with clots, fibrin strands, platelet clumps, hemolyzed samples, samples drawn above a line


Methodology
Electronic Resistance Detection with Enhanced Hydrodynamic Focusing

Setup Schedule

Must be scheduled with Hematology Department



Limitations
lipemia, icterus, cold agglutinin


Reference Range

SEE REPORT





The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.