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Reticulocyte Count, automated
Test CodeRETIC
Preferred Specimen
Whole Blood, EDTA, 1.0 mL minimum
Transport Container
Lavender top
Transport Temperature
Specimen stable 8 hrs at room temp., 72 hours refrigerated.
Reference Range
See report for normal ranges.
Clinical Significance
The number of reticulocytes in circulating blood is the best available index of the regeneration of red blood cells and bone marrow erythropoietic activity.