Reticulocytes

Synonyms

• LAB12251
• RETIC COUNT
• TIC COUNT

Cerner Name

Retic Count

Clinical Info

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

3 mL of EDTA whole 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 Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

85045

PDM

5500355

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms

• Technical Bulletin Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent New Test-Test Change 12-04-2025