RETICULOCYTE COUNT

Test Code

RETIC

CPT Codes
85045

Preferred Specimen

Lavender Tube (EDTA)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

3 mL (5 mL optimal)

Instructions

Do not centrifuge, mix by gentle inversion upon collection.

Transport Container

LAVENDER Tube

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

15-30°C up to 24 hours
2-8°C up to 72 hours

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
Clotted
Hemolyzed

Methodology
Pulse Measurement technology, Hydrodynamic Focusing, RF (Radio-Frequency) detection, and DC (Direct Current) detection

Setup Schedule

DAILY, as received

Report Available

STAT: <60 minutes
Routine: <4 hours

Reference Range

Male/Female Ages >=0 Days - <3 Years: Normal Range: 2.5-6.5 %
Male/Female Ages >=3 Years - <15 Years: Normal Range: 1.0-3.0 %
Male/Female Ages >=15 Years: Normal Range: 0.5-1.5 %

Clinical Significance

This test is used to evaluate the ability of bone marrow to generate red blood cells (RBCs), evaluate various anemias, and other hematopoietic conditions.

Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.