Reticulocyte Cellular Hemoglobin
| Label Mnemonic: | RETHE |
| Epic code: | LAB1145 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Hematology
6240 RCP
356-3527
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen(s):
Whole Blood
Collection Medium:
 |
| Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA) |
Minimum:
Full draw; 3.0 mL lavender top; (or fingerstick-purple top
microtainer®)
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
30-40 pg
Comments:
Refer to BD Microtainer® Tubes product sheet for detailed sample collection
instructions.
Other anticoagulants are not recommended.
This test is also performed in the Iowa River Landing (IRL) clinical laboratory (for specimens drawn at that site).
Other anticoagulants are not recommended.
This test is also performed in the Iowa River Landing (IRL) clinical laboratory (for specimens drawn at that site).
Test
Limitations:
Blood: <24 hours old if stored at room temperature
<72 hours old if refrigeratedMethodology:
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.
CPT Code:
85046
See also:
Reticulocyte Count (Automated), Whole Blood
Reticulocyte Count (Automated), Whole Blood