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RETICULOCYTE COUNT (RETICS)

Test Code
LAB296


Alias/See Also
RETIC


CPT Codes
85045

Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood


Transport Container
Lavender top


Transport Temperature
Room temperature, unless testing delayed >4 hrs, then refrigerate


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


Reference Range
1y - adult: 0.6-1.8%
Reference range not established for <1y of age.




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.