| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Whole blood-Lavender top tube | 48hrs 2-8° C |
Male=0.51-1.81%; Female=0.5-1.7% |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: Full tube of Whole Blood
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL whole blood |
Method
Flowcytometry
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
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Instructions/Notes |
Clinical Utility
Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells. Reticulocye count helps in evaluating the bone marrow’s ability to produce red blood cells (RBCs) and to help distinguish between anemia related to blood loss or destruction and anemia related to decreased RBC production.
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CPT Codes
85044
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