Test Code Reticulocyte Cnt Reticulocyte Cnt

Specimen Type

Blood

1.0 mL

Lavender-K2 EDTA
Whole Blood/Refrigerate

30 Minutes

4 Hours

Automated cell counter

Reticulocyte %:
0-1 Month: 2.0-7.0 %
1 Month-3 Years: 1.0-3.0 %
>3 Years: 0.2-2.0 %

Reticulocyte #:
0-1 Month: 0.08-0.43 x10(6)/mcL
1 Month-3 Years: 0.03-0.16 x10(6)/mcL
>3 Years: 0.01-0.12 x10(6)/mcL

Immature Reticulocyte Fraction:
1 Month-3 Years: 2.3-15.9 %
>3 Years: 2.3-13.4 %

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