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Reticulocyte Count Manual

Test Code
201


Alias/See Also
Retic Count


CPT Codes
89051

Preferred Specimen
2 ml whole blood


Transport Container
Lavender- topped tube (EDTA)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated or Room Temp


Specimen Stability
24 hours RT, 36 hours refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Quantity not sufficient, Clotted or specimens > 24 hours old at RT, > 36 hours refrigerated


Setup Schedule
24 hours/day


Report Available
STAT 1 hour/Routine 2 hours


Clinical Significance
0




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.