Reticulocytes

Pathology category

Haematology

Code

RET

Referral code

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Test information

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Sample transport should be at 4-25C and should reach the lab within 24hrs

Please note: the samples must arrive within 24 hours of collection otherwise they will be rejected by the laboratory

Reticulocytes can be added to FBC only if sufficient sample

Reference range

50-150 x 10 *9 /L

Tube type

Tube type info

4ml purple top EDTA

1.8ml purple top paediatric EDTA

Special requirements

NA

Minimum volume

1 ml adult EDTA

250ul paediatric EDTA

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

1 hour

TAT Inpatient

4 hours

TAT GP/Outpatient

24 hours

Referral lab

local