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HelpTest Code RETIA RETICULOCYTE COUNT, BLOOD
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | RETIA |
| EPIC | LAB296 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Assessing bone marrow activity in response to anemia
Method Name
Flow Cytometry
Reference Values
Retic % Reference Values:
Males:
1 - 3 days: 2.7 - 10.2 %
4 - 7 days: 1.0 - 3.6 %
8 - 14 days: 0.5 - 5.8 %
15 - 30 days: 0.7 - 4.7 %
31 - 60 days: 1.1 - 6.4%
> 60 days: 0.5-2.5%
Females:
1 - 3 days: 3.4 - 21.0 %
4 - 7 days: 0.5-4.7 %
8 - 14 days: 0.8 - 9.9 %
15 - 30 days: 0.4 - 5.5 %
31 - 60 days: 1.0 - 4.6 %
> 60 days: 0.5 - 2.5%
Retic Absolute: No Reference Interval
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Available Stat
Profile Information
|
Individual Test Description |
|---|
| RETICULOCYTE ABSOLUTE |
| RETICULOCYTE, IMMATURE FRACTION |
| RETICULOCYTES, PERCENT |
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Preferred Container
Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)
Preferred Volume
Whole Blood: 4 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))
Minimum Volume
Whole Blood: 0.5 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Specimen must be received within 72 hours of collection and sent refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Refrigerated: 2-3 Days
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 85045 | Blood Count, Reticulocyte, Automated |
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
4679-7
Rejection Information
Hemolyzed or clotted sample