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Reticulocytes, Blood

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
RETIC


CPT Codes
85045

Instructions
Draw a full tube and send EDTA whole blood in original VACUTAINER® .


Transport Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) Tube


Transport Temperature
specimen stable for 24 hours at room temperature or 72 hours at refrigerated temperature.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted Blood


Methodology
Impedance/Coulter Principle

Reference Range
Newborn - 17 months: 2.0-6.0% >18 months: 0.2-20



Last Updated: January 31, 2020


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.