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Reticulocyte Count
Test CodeRETC, RETC1
Alias/See Also
Retic, RETC1
CPT Codes
85045
Includes
Retic %, Retic Absolute
Preferred Specimen
EDTA (LAV)
Setup Schedule
24x7
Reference Range
| Retic % (RETA) | |
| 0-5 Days | 0.0-2.5% |
| > 5 Days | 0.5-2.0% |
| Absolute Retic (ARETA) | |
| All ages | 20-120 /103 (RBCs) |
| Retic HGB Equivalent (RETHE) | |
| All ages | 24.1-35.8 pg |
| Immature Retic Fraction (IRF) | |
| All ages | 2.3-15.9% |
Clinical Significance
Reticulocyte testing is used to help evaluate the bone marrow's ability to produce red blood cells (RBCs); to help distinguish between various causes of anemia; to help monitor bone marrow response and the return of normal marrow function following chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant, or post-treatment follow-up for iron deficiency anemia, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anemia, or renal failure.
Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
CCI Laboratory
