Reticulocyte Count, Blood - Network Reference Lab

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Hematology

Automated Count

Specimen must arrive within 12 hours of draw.

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Retic

0-3 days: 1.50%-6.00%

3 days-150 years 0.40%-2.90%

Retic Abs

0-3 days: 0.059-0.360 mm³

3 days-150 years: 0.021-0.135 mm³

Monday through Sunday

Ambient ≤12 hours

85044

Name

LOINC Code

Reticuloctye Count

60474-4