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Reticulated Hemoglobin Equivalent
Test CodeRETHE - NOCO
CPT Codes
85046
Preferred Specimen
4.5 mL whole blood from Purple EDTA
Minimum Volume
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
Whole Blood EDTA | Ambient | 24 hours |
Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerate | 48 hours |
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, clotted
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
0-1 month: 27.5-35.5 pg
>1 month: 30.5-41.0 pg
Pediatric: Less than 27.5 pg is indicative of iron deficiency.
Adults: The RET-He threshold for defining iron deficiency in adults is less than 29 pg. (KDOQI Guideline)
>1 month: 30.5-41.0 pg
Pediatric: Less than 27.5 pg is indicative of iron deficiency.
Adults: The RET-He threshold for defining iron deficiency in adults is less than 29 pg. (KDOQI Guideline)
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Summit View Laboratory