Reticulocyte Count

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB296
  • Soft Test Code:
  • RETC1
Alternate Names
  • Ret-He
  • Retic Count
  • Retic Hgb
  • Reticulocyte
Included Tests

Absolute Reticulocyte; Immature Retic Fraction (IRF); Retic %; RET-HE (Retic HgB)


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

3.0 mL Whole Blood in a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA
Minimum Volume:
1.5 mL Whole Blood*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection Instructions:

Mix tube by inversion 5 times

Do not centrifuge

Specimens must not be clotted. Overfilling or underfilling may allow blood to clot. Specimens may be rejected due to improper storage or age of specimen


Rejection Criteria:

Clotted specimens


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 24 Hours
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 72 Hours

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

< 15 days of age:
% Retic: 1.0-5.0

> 15 days of age: 
% Retic: 1.0 - 2.0

All Ages:
Retic ABS: 0.03 - 0.09 mi/ml
IRF:  0.6 - 17.8%
Ret-HE (Retic Hgb): 29.8 - 39.1 pg


Test Comments:

Ret-HE parameter is an aid for the early detection of iron deficiency.


Methodology:
  • Blood Cell Analyzer

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Cancer Institute
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Southwest
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Hematology
Turn Around Time

Same day/1 to 2 days


Stat Eligible

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01433019


CPT Coding

85046