Reticulocytes, Blood

Test Code
RETA


CPT Codes
85045

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


Transport Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) Tube


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


Methodology
Impedance/Coulter Principle

Reference Range
0.5-1.6%




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.