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Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Container: EDTA lavender
Volume: 1 mL in vacutainer or 250 uL in
microtainer
Turn Around Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 2-4 hours
Availability
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Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: whole blood
Refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall, Kansas
Adele Hall Lab Section
Hematology
Instrumentation/Methodology
Sysmex
Reference Ranges
Absolute Reticulocyte Count
| Age | Reference Range (106/uL) |
|---|---|
| 1-6 days | 0.060 - 0.310 |
| 7-30 days | 0.050 - 0.110 |
| 1-6 months | 0.038 - 0.110 |
| >6 months | 0.025 - 0.110 |
Immature Reticulocyte Fraction (IRF)
| Age | Reference Range (%) |
|---|---|
| 1-6 days | 8 - 35 |
| 7-30 days | 5 - 25 |
| >1 month | 3 - 20 |
CPT
85046