Test Code LAB296 Reticulocyte Count, Automated
Specimen Requirement
2.5 – 5.0 mL EDTA whole blood
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL EDTA whole blood
Specimen Stability
8 hours at 20-25° C
48 hours at 4° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
Female: 0.5 - 1.7%
Abs. # 0.016 – 0.078 m/ul
IRF 3.0 – 15.9%
Male: 0.5 - 1.8 %
Abs. # 0.026 – 0.095 m/ul
IRF 2.3 – 13.4%
Ret.Hgb 28.2 - 35.7pg
Testing Department
Hematology/Coagulation
Method
Flowcytometry using semiductor laser
CPT Code
85045