Retic Count RETIC CT

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Reticulocyte Count

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Reticulocyte Count

EPIC Order Name

Reticulocytes

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

85044

PDM

5500355

Result Interpretation

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