Reticulocyte (Retic) Count
Order Name
RETIC
Test Number: 0111800
Revision Date 10/25/2019
Test Number: 0111800
Revision Date 10/25/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Reticulocyte Absolute
|
Flow cytometry | 60474-4 |
|
Reticulocyte Percent
|
Flow cytometry | 17849-1 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (1 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender) Microtainer/Bullet | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Room temp specimens should be tested w/in 24hrs, otherwise send Refrigerated. Stability is 48hrs Refrigerated. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| Clinical Use | Indication of the rate of erythropoiesis. |
| CPT Code(s) | 85045 |
| Lab Section | Hematology |