Retic Count
Clinical Significance
Clinical Significance
Reticulocyte Count, Automated - Use in evaluating erythropoietic activity.
Test Details
Test Details
Methodology
Methodology
Electronic Cell Sizing and Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy
Reference Range(s)
Reference Range(s)
See Laboratory Report
Preferred Specimen(s)
Preferred Specimen(s)
Whole blood full EDTA (lavender-top) tube - mix well by gentle inversion
Alternative Specimen(s)
Alternative Specimen(s)
Whole blood from a full EDTA (tan-top) tube
Minimum Volume
Minimum Volume
Microtainer 0.5 mL • 1 mL whole blood EDTA tube
Collection Instructions
Collection Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature. If multiple draw, collect EDTA (lavender-top) tube last.
Note: If drawn with lead testing, EDTA (tan-top) is required.
Transport Container
Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Not established
Frozen: Not established
Reject Criteria
Reject Criteria
Clotted
Setup Schedule
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat (Day shift); Report available: 2 days