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Test Code RETIC Reticulocytes, Blood

Methodology

Laser Technology

Includes reticulocyte hemoglobin equivalent(Ret-HE).

Performing Laboratory

Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus/Parkway Campus

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.

 

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) or a lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER(S)®, and send 5 mL (minimum volume:  1 mL) of EDTA whole blood. Forward promptly.

Reference Values

RETCIULOCYTES

≤2 days:  2.0-10.0%
3 days-6 months:  0.5-5.0%

>6 months:  0.8-2.1%

Ret-HE

28.2-36.6

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85045