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Reticulocyte Count : 1000806
Test CodeRETCNT or 1000806
Alias/See Also
Reticulocyte count; Immature RBC's (retics); Retic (reticulocyte); Retic count
CPT Codes
85045
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood full EDTA (lavender-top) tube - mix well by gentle inversion
Minimum Volume
Microtainer 0.5 mL • 1 mL whole blood EDTA tube
Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis; clotted
Methodology
Automated Cell Counter/Flow cytometry
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Reference Range
Reference ranges vary depending on age and/or gender. See laboratory report.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
