Reticulocytes

Alphabetical Test listing

Reticulocytes-499

Test name:

Reticulocytes

Test number:

499

Excellian order number:

85045.0

Abbreviation:

RTC

Alternate names:

Retic count
Reticulocyte count

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

5.0 mL

Minimum volume:

1.0 mL

Collection instructions:

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

Processing instructions:

Submit entire specimen, unspun

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 48 hours

Ambient - 24 hours

Specimen retention time:

7 days

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Clotted specimen
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Hemolysis
Delay in transport
Improper storage/transport temperature

Performing lab:

AHL - Hematology: H

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Sysmex

Reference ranges:

Age	Range (%)
0 - 3 days	3 - 7
Adult	0.5 - 2.0

CPT codes:

85045

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

07/13/2018

Review date:

01/12/2024