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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB296 Reticulocyte Count
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | LavM-R | 0.5 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Lav4-A | 0.5 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Lav4-R | 0.5 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Lav6-A | 0.5 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Lav6-R | 0.5 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Ambient
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 Hours
Refrigerate: 48 Hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| IMMATURE RETIC% | 33516-6 |
| RETIC ABS # | 60474-4 |
| RETICULATED HGB | 73895-5 |
| RETICULOCYTE % | 17849-1 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
85046
Performing Lab Section
Hematology
Performing Lab(s)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Concord Clinic Laboratory (CON)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)
Manchester Clinic Laboratory (MAN)
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Laboratory (MAH)
Nashua Clinic Laboratory (NSH)