Reticulocyte Cellular Hemoglobin
| Order Code: | RETHE |
| Order Form: | Laboratory Requisition |
Specimen:
Whole Blood
Minimum:
Full draw; 3.0 mL lavender top; (or fingerstick)
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Analytic Time:
2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
30-40 pg
Test
Limitations:
Blood: <24 hours old if stored at room temperature
<72 hours old if refrigerated
Methodology:
Reticulocytes are stained with a polymethine dye, oxazine 750 and cells
analyzed for cell size and hemoglobin. Light absorption is
proportional to the DNA/RNA content.
Instructions:
EDTA Whole Blood
Sample
Processing:
Transport in original container.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place coolant packs into styrofoam container.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place coolant packs into styrofoam container.
CPT Code:
85046
See also:
Reticulocyte Count (Automated), Whole Blood
Reticulocyte Count (Automated), Whole Blood