Reticulocyte Count

Orderable EAP code:

LAB00242

Billable EAP Codes:

80001812 x 1

CPT Codes:

85045 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

60 minutes

Test Schedule:

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Units:

%

Specimen Requirements:

3.0 mL blood in a LAVENDER top tube.
Specimen stability: up to 8 hours at room temp. or refrigerated.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

0.5 mL blood in a 0.5 mL LAVENDER top tube.
Specimen stability: up to 8 hours at room temp. or refrigerated.

Reference Range:

0.4 to 2.0%

Comments:

Clotted specimens are unacceptable.

Synonyms:

Retic