Reticulocyte
Test Summary
Use in evaluating erythropoietic activity.
Aliases
- Retic
- Retic Count
- Retics
- Reticulocyte Count
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL or 4 mL whole blood K2EDTA (lavender top) tube(s) or K2EDTA (Microtainer® lavender top) tube.
Minimum Volume
Minimum fill 1 mL (Microtainer® filled between the 2 lines).
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert 10 times immediately at time of collection.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 48 hours
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for gross hemolysis, clotted, <1 mL, non-K2EDTA tube type, >72 hours old, frozen.
Order Code
RETCCT
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB354
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 85045
Billing Code
- 400000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Automated Cell Counter
FDA Status
FDA approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Reference Range
See Sample Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; HE; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL or 4 mL whole blood K2EDTA (lavender top) tube(s) or K2EDTA (Microtainer® lavender top) tube.
Minimum Volume
Minimum fill 1 mL (Microtainer® filled between the 2 lines).
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert 10 times immediately at time of collection.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 48 hours
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for gross hemolysis, clotted, <1 mL, non-K2EDTA tube type, >72 hours old, frozen.
Result Information
Methodology
Automated Cell Counter
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Sample Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; HE; Report available: 1 day