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HelpOrder Code LAB2061 Reticulocyte Count, Blood
Additional Codes
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Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
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RV RETICULOCYTE COUNT |
LAB2061 |
RETIC |
PRIOR TO 8/1/21: RETIC
Useful For
Assessing erythropoietic bone marrow activity in anemia and other hematologic conditions
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA)
Pediatric Collection Container/Tube: Lavender Microtainer (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: optimal 2 mL, minimum 1 mL
Pediatric (microtainer) volume: 0.5 mL
Whole blood specimen should be inverted gently several times to mix blood immediately after collection.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Whole Blood | Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Rejection Criteria
- Samples that do not meet minimum volume requirements
- Incorrect collection container
- Clotted or visibly hemolyzed
Reference Values
See link below for reference ranges:
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Flow Cytometry Using Semiconductor Laser
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85045