Test Code RETIC Reticulocyte Count, Whole Blood

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Hematology

New Methylene Blue Stain

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or lavender top (EDTA) Microtainer

Specimen Volume: Full tube/Microtainer

Specimen Rejection:

1. Hemolyzed

2. Clotted

3. Diluted with intravenous fluid

4. Tube not filled with minimum volume

Ambient

Newborn-2 weeks: 2.5%-6.5%

2 weeks-adult: 0.5%-1.5%

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Turnaround Time:

Routine-8 hours