Test Results For:
Reticulocyte Count
Test Overview
Test Name
Reticulocyte Count
Test Code
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Short Description
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Test Name
Reticulocyte Count
Test Code
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Category
Haematology
TAT
Main Lab:
6
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<8hrs
Specimen(s)
1 x Venous blood - 5 mL Tube - Lavender - EDTA Whole Blood
Specimen Type
EDTA Whole Blood
Specimen Format
Tube
Specimen Colour
Lavender
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Sampling Order
4
Origin
Venous blood
Collection Time after baseline
-
Transport Temperature
15-25°C
Accepted Other Specimens
-
TAT
Main Lab:
6
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<8hrs
Test Stability
Room Temp:
24 Hour(s)
2–8°C:
24 Hour(s)
Clinical Interest
Reticulocytes reflect the regenerative or aregenerative nature of the red blood cell lineage in the bone marrow.
Clinical Information Required
-
Patient Collection Note
-
LOINC Code
474-4, 60474-4,
Outwork
No