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Test Code 9837 Reticulocyte Count

Purpose

Evaluate erythropoietic activity which is increased in acute and chronic hemorrhage, and hemolytic anemias; evaluate erythropoietic response to antianemic therapy.

 

Performing Laboratory

Copley Hospital

 

Methodology

Automated Cell Counter
 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender Top

Specimen Volume: Full Tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

 

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert tube 8 times immediately after collection.

2. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,

    date & time of collection, and person collecting.

3. Refrigerate specimen during transport.

 

Reference Values

Normal: 0.5 - 2.5 %

 

Stability

Refrigerated: 24 Hours

 

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Available STAT

Analytical Time: 1 Day

 

Aliases

Reticulocyte Count

Retic Count

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85045