Test Code 626 Reticulocyte Count
Specimen Containers and Fixatives
Lavender Top TUbe (EDTA)
Specimen Required
NorthShore Lab Services: submit 4 ml (1.0 min) refrigerated whole blood.
Hospital setting: submit 4 mL (1.0 min) whole blood.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Hematology
Monday – Friday, 24 hours
Reference Values
%: 0.5-3.3
Absolute Count: 15-127 K/UL
Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent:
Female: 32.0-39.0 pg
Male: 30.4-39.6 pg
Method Name
Flow Cytometry
CPT Code Information
85045
LOINC Code Information
71694-4