Reticulocyte Count
Methodology
Sysmex XN 2000
Performing Laboratory
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Specimen Container: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated
Reference Values
Adults: 0.5-2.5%
Newborn: 2.5-6.5% (infants <24 hours old)
Day(s) Test Set Up
All
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85044