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HelpCatalog ID Retic Reticulocyte Count
CPOE Test Name
Reticulocyte Automated
Synonyms
Retic; Retic Auto
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Requirements
Lavendar Top (EDTA ) tube; 1.0 mL blood for venipuncture, 500µL for capillary EDTA microtainer collection
Storage and Transport
Room tempterature
Causes for Rejection
Clotted specimen; specimen more than 6 hours old; insufficient quantity; improper labeling
Reference Range
Adults 0.5 – 2.0%; newborns 2.5% – 6.5%
Turn Around Time
2 hours
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory BI 2023 721-2120; Pediatric Laboratory BP-3230 721-7536
Test Consists
Reticulocytes expressed as a percentage of a total of 1000 RBCs
CPT/HCPCS Code
80545
CPT / HCPCS Code
80545