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RETIC COUNT

Test Code
RETIC


CPT Codes
85045

Preferred Specimen
Whole blood collected in a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube, or minimum of 0.5 mL in Microtainer EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: 24 hours



Refrigerated: 48 hours



Frozen: Not acceptable




Limitations
Clotted, hemolyzed or frozen samples. These samples will be rejected and a request for recollection will be made.



Last Updated: November 28, 2023


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.