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Reticulocyte Count, Blood
Test CodeRET
CPT Codes
85045
Preferred Specimen
Testing should be performed within 24 hours of draw. Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and send 1 mL of blood.
Transport Temperature
Ambient ≤24 hours/Refrigerate ≤ 36 hours
Methodology
Sysmex XE-5000
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
0-3 days: 3.47-5.40%
4 days – 1 month: 1.06-2.37%
1-2 months: 2.12-3.47%
3-6 months: 1.55-2.70%
7 months – 2 years: 0.99-1.82%
2-9 years: 0.5-2.90%
10 years – 17 years: 0.6-2.90%
>17 years: 0.7-2.90%
4 days – 1 month: 1.06-2.37%
1-2 months: 2.12-3.47%
3-6 months: 1.55-2.70%
7 months – 2 years: 0.99-1.82%
2-9 years: 0.5-2.90%
10 years – 17 years: 0.6-2.90%
>17 years: 0.7-2.90%
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department