Reticulocyte/Hemoglobin concentrate

Alphabetical Test listing

Reticulocyte/Hemoglobin concentrate-8932

Test name:

Test number:

8932

Excellian order number:

LAB8932

Abbreviation:

RHE

Alternate names:

Ret-He
Reticulocyte hemoglobin

Useful for:

The Ret-He may be useful for screening for iron deficiency when traditional biochemical parameters are non-informative.

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

5.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately after collection, mix the tube by gentle inversion to prevent clotting.

Processing instructions:

Submit tube unspun

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 48 hours

Ambient - 24 hours

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:

Routine - 1 day
Available STAT

Method:

Sysmex

Reference ranges:

29.0 - 35.0 pg

CPT codes:

85046

Date created:

02/29/2012

Revised date:

07/13/2018

Review date:

02/18/2020