Specimen hemolyzed, clotted, diluted with IV fluid; drawn with heparin or contaminated with heparin, tubes improperly filled; specimens at RT for more than 8 hours or 4C for more than 24 hours
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
Fluorescence, Forward Scatter
Lab/Phone:
330-746-9623
TAT:
8 hours
Additional Info:
Reference range:
0-180 days < 5.0%
181 days â end of life: 0.5 - 2.0%
CPT Code:
85045
Synonyms:
Retic Count
Reticulocyte Count, Automated
Test ID/Workstation :
RTCA
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Purple top (EDTA) tube: Whole Blood
Collection Volume:
300 ul microtainer, 2.0 ml macrotainer
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen hemolyzed, clotted, diluted with IV fluid; drawn with heparin or contaminated with heparin, tubes improperly filled; specimens at RT for more than 8 hours or 4C for more than 24 hours
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
Fluorescence, Forward Scatter
Lab/Phone:
330-746-9623
TAT:
8 hours
Additional Info:
Reference range:
0-180 days < 5.0%
181 days â end of life: 0.5 - 2.0%
CPT Code:
85045
Synonyms:
Retic Count
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