Method Name
Flow Cytometry
Aliases
Reticulocyte Count; Retic Count, Reticulocyte - Auto
Specimen Required
one lavender top tube.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.0 mL of blood
Specimen Stability Information
24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours refrigerated
Performing Laboratory
As ordered. Turn around time is 4 hours.
Reference Values
Newborn – 3 months old: 2.6 – 6.1 % n3 months old – adult: 0.7 – 2.1 %