Test Code XRETIC Reticulocyte Count
Additional Codes
| Hospital Ordering Code |
|---|
| LAB296 RETICULOCYTES |
Specimen Requirements
Optimal time to analyze the specimen is within 2 hours of draw time.
Specimen Type: Whole blood EDTA
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
48 hours
Ambient Stability:
24 hours
Performing Laboratory
Unity Point-Sioux City-Hematology
CPT
85045
Methodology
Automated Cell Count
Day(s) Test Set Up
Daily