Test Code Lab296 Reticulocyte Count, Blood

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Sysmex XN (Flow Cytometry)

Literature References:

Resource Manual: Sysmex XN-Series Automated Hematology Systems, Document Number: 1002-LSS, Rev. 2, January 2013

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Immediately invert tube several times to mix blood.

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time (STAT, Routine)

STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory

Routine: 2-4 hours after receipt in laboratory

85046

Retic %: 0.4%-2.90% of total red cells

Retic absolute: 0.020-0.087 M/cumm

Ret-He: 30.5-38.0 pg

Literature References:

McKenzie S. Clinical laboratory hematology, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004;54-6.

Ambient

For BJH Laboratory Use Only

Alternate Tube:

If pink-top (EDTA) tube is available, testing can be performed manually.

Analyte Stability:

<24 hours refrigerated

Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core Lab.