- Test Name
- RETIC/CBC
- Aliases
- Retic
- Provincial Mnemonic
- RET
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- To evaluate the bone marrow's ability to produce RBC and to detect disease states.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 24 Hours at room temperature/72 Hours if refrigerated
- Test Cost
- $95
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
None
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Transfusion Medicine
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 laboratory site
- Last Updated
- 28-May-19