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Order Code LABRETHGB Reticulocyte Hemoglobin (<6months old)

Useful For

Useful for early diagnosis of functional iron deficiency in newborns <6 months of age.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA)

Pediatric Collection Container/Tube: Lavender Microtainer (EDTA)

Pediatric (microtainer) volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Stability         
Whole Blood Refrigerated (preferred) 24 hours
  Ambient 24 hours

Rejection Criteria

  1. Samples that do not meet minimum volume requirements
  2. Incorrect collection container
  3. Clotted sample

Reference Values

<6 months: 27.6-38.7 pg
 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory

Methodology

Polymethine Fluorescence/ Diode Laser

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85046