Reticulocyte Count, Miller Disc
Centralized Core Laboratory :
Hematology
Test ID/Workstation :
RETIC SCOPE
Tube Type:
Purple top (EDTA) tube: Whole Blood
Collection Volume:
2.5 mL (minimum 0.2 mL)
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen more than 12 hours old; specimen hemolyzed, clotted, or
diluted with IV fluid
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
New methylene blue N stain with Miller disc reticle
Special Instructions:
Test can also be performed on green top (heparin) tube.
Additional Info:
Reference range:
0-180 days: < 5.0%
181days – end of life: 0.5 - 2.0%
Test ID/Workstation :
RETIC SCOPE
Tube Type:
Purple top (EDTA) tube: Whole Blood
Collection Volume:
2.5 mL (minimum 0.2 mL)
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen more than 12 hours old; specimen hemolyzed, clotted, or
diluted with IV fluid
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
New methylene blue N stain with Miller disc reticle
Special Instructions:
Test can also be performed on green top (heparin) tube.
Additional Info:
Reference range:
0-180 days: < 5.0%
181days – end of life: 0.5 - 2.0%
