Test Code RETIC Reticulocyte Count, Blood
Methodology
Sysmex XT4000i
Performing Laboratory
Aspen Valley HospitalSpecimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within ≤24 hours of draw.
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) - No other anticoagulant is acceptable.
Specimen: 5 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of EDTA whole blood
Transport temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions: Invert 8 times to mix blood.
Reference Values
0-2 days: 2.0-6.0%≥2 days: 0.6-2.6%