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Test Code RETHGB Reticulocyte Hemoglobin, Blood

Methodology

Laser Technology

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) or a CAPIJECT® (EDTA) tube(s), and send 5 mL of EDTA whole blood. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly.

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

NA

Lipemia

NA

Icterus

NA

 

Reference Values

22.4-38.1 pg

CPT Coding

85046

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Whole blood, EDTA

RT

24 hrs
 

Refrigerated

48 hrs

 

Day(s) Set Up

Monday through Sunday

LOINC Coding

 

Test Name LOINC Code

Hemoglobin in Reticulocytes

42810-2