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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
Instructions
Lavender top tube (EDTA).
Transport Container
Whole blood (Min. 2 mL): do not centrifuge.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen; Clotted or grossly hemolyzed
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
