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Test Code RET Reticulocyte Count, Blood

Performing Laboratory

Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA) tube
Minimum Volume: 3ml

Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER(S)®

Reference Values

0.5-1.5%

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Multi-Parameter, Automated Cell Counter Utilizing Flow Cytometry, Beckman Coulter®

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85045