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Reticulocyte Count
Test CodeRETIC
CPT Codes
85045
Preferred Specimen
WHOLE BLOOD,K2EDTA
Minimum Volume
250 uL microtainer, 1 mL lavender top tube
Transport Container
LAV/1
Transport Temperature
RT or 2-8 degrees C
Specimen Stability
24 hours stored at RT, 48 hrs stored at 2-8 degrees
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
CLOTTED SAMPLE, FIBRIN STRANDS, SAMPLE >24 hours old
Methodology
Electronic Resistance Detection with Enhanced Hydrodynamic Focusing
Setup Schedule
24/7
Report Available
24/7
Reference Range
SEE REPORT
Clinical Significance
The Reticulocyte count is the percent of circulating immature erythrocytes in the blood.