Reticulocyte Count, Blood

Test Code

RETIC

CPT Codes
85045

Includes

RBC Reticulocytes %
RBC Reticulocytes #

Preferred Specimen

0 days - <1 year 1 microtainer EDTA
>=1 year 3.0 mL EDTA (lavender top tube)

Minimum Volume

1 mL whole blood

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days

Reference Range

"Test: RBC
Female Ages >=0 Days - <1 Day:
Normal Range: 5.00-6.30 MIL/UL

Female Ages >=1 Day - <14 Days:
Normal Range: 4.10-6.10 MIL/UL

Female Ages >=14 Days - <2 Months:
Normal Range: 3.80-5.60 MIL/UL

Female Ages >=2 Months - <16 Years:
Normal Range: 3.80-5.20 MIL/UL

Female Ages >=16 Years:
Normal Range: 3.76-5.30 MIL/UL

Male Ages >=0 Days - <1 Day:
Normal Range: 5.00-6.30 MIL/UL

Male Ages >=1 Day - <14 Days:
Normal Range: 4.10-6.10 MIL/UL

Male Ages >=14 Days - <2 Months:
Normal Range: 3.80-5.60 MIL/UL

Male Ages >=2 Months - <16 Years:
Normal Range: 3.80-5.20 MIL/UL

Male Ages >=16 Years:
Normal Range: 4.20-5.80 MIL/UL

Test: RETICULOCYTES %
Male/Female Ages >=0 Days - <15 Days:
Normal Range: 2.5-6.5 %

Male/Female Ages >=15 Days:
Normal Range: 0.5-2.0 %

Test: RETICULOCYTES #
Male/Female Ages >=15 Days:
Normal Range: 24-84 TH/UL

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Performing Laboratory
Little Company of Mary Hospital
2800 W. 95th St.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805

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