Ordering Recommendation
Use to assess erythropoiesis in hematologic conditions.
Mnemonic
RETICULOCY
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Do not freeze. Transport 3 mL whole blood . (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Frozen specimens. Clotted or hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
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0040280 | Reticulocytes | Effective May 16, 2016
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Reticulocyte Number | Effective May 16, 2016
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Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
85045
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
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0040023 | Reticulocyte Number | 60474-4 |
0040280 | Reticulocytes Percent | 17849-1 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Reticulocyte index
Reticulocytes, Percent and Number