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Test Code LAB17561 RETICULOCYTE BATTERY

Important Note

Retic count must be done within 48 hours of collection.

Additional Codes

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC
LAB17561 LAB17561 FAH6073 in process

 

Result Component(s)

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID LOINC
Reticulocyte Count 12301000146 RET FAH197 17849-1
Reticulocyte Hemoglobin 12301018801 12301018801 FAH6074 71694-4
Immature Reticulocyte Fraction 12301018802 12301018802 FAH6075 33516-6

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
Lavender Top (EDTA) Whole Blood Refrigerate 2.5 mL 2.5 mL 0.5 mL 48 hrs
*Lavender Microtainer     0.6 mL     48 hrs

Invert tube gently 10 times.

*While a microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.

Ambient temperature is acceptable - specimen is stable for 24 hrs.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 24 hours /  Available STAT

Method

Automated Cell Counter

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
Reticulocyte Battery 85046

Instrumentation

Sysmex XN 9000

Reference Range

Component Age Sex Low High Units
Reticulocyte Count All All 0.5 2.5 %
Reticulocyte Hemoglobin ≥18 years All 31.2 39.9 pg
*Reticulocyte Hemoglobin <18 years All N/A N/A N/A
Immature Reticulocyte Fraction ≥18 years Female 3.0 15.9 %
Immature Reticulocyte Fraction ≥18 years Male 2.3 13.4 %
*Immature Reticulocyte Fraction <18 years All N/A N/A N/A

 .*No reference range currently available for patients under 18.

Section

Hematology

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes