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