Retic Count

Specimen Container

Lavender (K2 EDTA)

Specimen Collection Type

Whole Blood

Minimum Volume To Collect (Ml)

1.0 mL

Pediatric Volume To Collect (Ml)

Full

Stability

Ambient Stability: 24 Hours
Refrig Stability: 24 Hours
Frozen Stability: Unable

Unacceptable Conditions

Frozen

Preferred Transportation Temperature

REFRIGERATED

Remarks

Room temperature:
Vacutainer (2,3, or 4 mL) 24 hrs
Microtainer MAP (Microtube for Automated Process) / RBT (Raised Bottom Tube) 12 hrs
Microtainer 4 hrs
Refrigerated:
Vacutainer (2,3, or 4 mL) 24 hrs
Microtainer MAP (Microtube for Automated Process) / RBT (Raised Bottom Tube) 12 hrs
Microtainer 4 hrs
Frozen: DO NOT FREEZE

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Same day

Methodology

Automated Cell Count

Lab Department

Core

Testing Location

(IHC)

Synonyms

Ret
Retic
Reticulocyte
Immature RBC
Immature red blood cell
Retic percent

Test OR Panel

Test

Misc Instructions

If specimen cannot be analyzed immediately after collection, store refrigerated at 2-8°C. Room temperature:
Vacutainer (2,3, or 4 mL) 24 hrs
Microtainer MAP (Microtube for Automated Process) / RBT (Raised Bottom Tube) 12 hrs
Microtainer 4 hrs
Refrigerated:
Vacutainer (2,3, or 4 mL) 24 hrs
Microtainer MAP (Microtube for Automated Process) / RBT (Raised Bottom Tube) 12 hrs
Microtainer 4 hrs

Unit of Measurement

%

CPT Codes

85045

LOINC

17849-1

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