Test Code 419 RETICULOCYTE WITH RETIC HGB
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY
SPH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: EDTA (Lavender Top)
Specimen Type: Whole blood EDTA
Preferred Volume: Tube at least 1/3 full
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.30 mL
Specimen Processing: Store and transport refrigerated.
Unacceptable Condition: Clotted specimens. Grossly hemolyzed.
Stability:
Temperature | Time |
---|---|
Room Temp | 4 hours |
Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Frozen (-20øC) | Not acceptable |
Method
Automated
Synonyms
Cellular Hemoglobin, Reticulocytes, Ret He, Retic He, Reticulocyte He, Retic Profile, Retic Hgb, IRF, Imm Retic, Immature Retic
Department
Hematology
Test Schedule
Daily & STAT
Test Includes
Reticulocyte %, Reticulocyte Absolute k/μl, Reticulocyte Hemoglobin pg, Immature Reticulocyte Fraction &
Turnaround Time
24 hours
CPT Codes / Price Quote Code / Billing Information
85046