Reticulocyte Count, Blood

Test Code

RET

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%

Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department

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.