- Test Name
- Reticulocyte Count
- 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
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- Non
- 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
- Hematology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Select category 2, and category 3 and 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18