Methodology
Flow Cytometry (CF)
Synonyms
Cellular Hemoglobin, Retic (CHr); Cellular Hb; Cellular hemoglobin concentration, reticulocyte; Immature Reticulocyte Fraction
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-3 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=24 Hours; Refrigerated=48 Hours; Frozen=Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Frozen specimens; Clotted; Hemolyzed
Test Volume Required
3 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
Included Tests
Reticulocyte Number, Cellular Hemoglobin, Retic (CHr), Reticulocyte Percent and Immature Reticulocyte Fraction.
CPT Codes
85046