Reticulocytes Build info

Synonyms

• RETIC COUNT
• TIC COUNT
• RETIC
• LAB12251

Short Name

RETIC COUNT

Procedure Master Number

LAB12251

Procedure ID

136073

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen: 3 mL of EDTA whole blood
Stability: 24 hours Room Temperature
                48 Hours Refrigerated
 For pediatrics, draw blood in a MICROTAINER®. Do not draw a small volume into a standard VACUTAINER®.

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

24 hours Room Temperature
48 Hours Refrigerated

Methodology

SysmexTM XN 9100

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

85045

PDM

5500355

Results