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HelpTest 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.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Whole blood, EDTA |
RT |
24 hrs |
|
Refrigerated |
48 hrs |
Reference Values
22.4-38.1 pg
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
NA |
|
Lipemia |
NA |
|
Icterus |
NA |
CPT Coding
85046
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory
Day(s) Set Up
Monday through Sunday
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Hemoglobin in Reticulocytes |
42810-2 |