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Test Code RETIC Reticulocyte Count, Whole Blood

Important Note

Panel Test includes:

  • Reticulocyte Count (%)
  • Immature Reticulocyte Fraction (%)

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Helen Graham Cancer Center
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Sysmex

Reference Values

Reticulocyte Count:  0.7-1.6%

Immature Reticulocyte Fraction:  4.9-19.7%

Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  3.0-mL lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:  For pediatrics, draw 0.5 mL of blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER®.

Specimen may be drawn in same tube as complete blood count or hemoglobin and hematocrit.
Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  not available