5174 Reticulocyte Cell Count

Components
NAME METHOD REFERENCE RANGE UNITS
Reticulocyte Percent CELL CNT  0.5 - 2.5  % 


Specimen Requirements
TYPE VOLUME TEMPERATURE INSTRUCTIONS
PRIMARY
1 Whole Blood EDTA 5 (0.4) mL   Refrigerated - 72 Hour(s) See COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS. 


Clinical utility
An elevated reticulocyte count (reticulocytosis) may be present in congenital or acquired hemolytic anemia, in normal newborns, and in chronic blood loss.


Collection Instruction
Ship on cold pack to arrive within 24 hours of collection.


Reported: Same day

CPT Code: 85045