Reticulocytes

Alphabetical Test listing

Reticulocytes-499

  
Reticulocytes
  
499
  
85045.0
  
RTC
  
Retic count
Reticulocyte count
  
EDTA whole blood
  
  
5.0 mL
  
1.0 mL
  

Immediately after collection, mix tube thoroughly by gentle inversion, 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

  

Submit entire specimen, unspun

  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

  

Refrigerated (preferred) - 48 hours

Ambient - 24 hours

  
7 days
  
  • Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Clotted specimen
  • Improper anticoagulant or ratio
  • Hemolysis
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage/transport temperature
  
AHL - Hematology: H
  
Daily
  
1 day
  

Sysmex

  
 Age  Range (%)
 0 - 3 days  3 - 7
 Adult 0.5 - 2.0
  
85045
  
11/30/2001
  
07/13/2018
  
01/12/2024