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HelpTest Code RETICABS Reticulocyte Absolute Count, Blood
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St. Luke's Compendium Code (Iatric): L100.0160
Performing Laboratory
St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 72 hours of draw.
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 3 mL
of EDTA whole blood refrigerated.
Note: If specimen will not arrive at St.
Luke’s Hospital Laboratory the same day as drawn, refrigerate
specimen. Transport at ambient temperature. Do not place EDTA whole
blood directly on top of an ice pack.
Reference Values
0.00-0.13 M/µL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT: 85045
LOINC: 60474-4