Test Code RETLMW Reticulocyte Count
Additional Codes
| Epic ID | LAB296 |
Specimen Requirements
Collect: 1.0mL EDTA whole blood, purple top tube. (300 ul EDTA capillary tube for pediatrics)

Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Room Temp | 8 hours | X |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Performing Lab
Allen Hospital Laboratory
Marshalltown Laboratory
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
1 hour
Reference Ranges
Retic hgb: 30-40pg
Retic Absolute: 0.0164-0.0954 mil/mm3
Retic %: 0.50-1.81%
Retic IRF Fraction: 2.3-15.9%
CPT Code Information
85046