Reticulocytes

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Pathology category

Haematology

Code

RET

Referral code

Request form

Test information

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

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

Reference range

50-100 x 10 *9 /L

Tube type

4ml purple top EDTA

Tube type info

4ml purple top EDTA

Special requirements

NA

Minimum volume

Usually added to FBC sample

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 hours

TAT GP/Outpatient

24 hours

Referral lab

local