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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) 603-354-5454 extension 3725Concord Clinic Laboratory (CON) 603-229-5037
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Healther Center Laboratory (MAH) 802-674-7247
Manchester Clinic Laboratory (MAN) 603-629-1744
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH) 603-650-2200
Nashua Clinic Laboratory (NSH) 603-577-4160