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Test Code RETIC Reticulocyte Count

Important Note

Sample is stable for analysis for up to 48-hours if stored refrigerated.

Testing includes reticulocyte percent and absolute count.

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
Lavender Top  Whole Blood Room Temperature 3.0 mL 3.0 mL 1.5 mL 24-hours
Lavender Top Whole Blood Refrigerated 3.0 mL 3.0 mL 1.5 mL 48-hours
Lavender Microtainer Whole Blood Room Temperature 0.5 mL 0.5 mL 0.25 mL 24-hours
Lavender Microtainer Whole Blood Refrigerated 0.5 mL 0.5 mL 0.25 mL 48-hours

 

Instrumentation / Method

Sysmex XN-1000 / Flow Cytometry

Reference Range

Age RETPER (%) RETABS (10^6/uL
0 Days - 18 Years 2.5 - 6.5 0.019 - 0.129
>18 Years 0.5 - 1.5

 

Test Schedule /Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / Same Day / Available STAT

CPT / LOINC

CPT: 85045

LOINC: 17849-1