PAGE EXPIRES:  June 2000

SYNONYMS:  Retic Count

COMPONENT TESTS:  none

SCHEDULE:  Routine turnaround time: <= 8 hr  

SPECIMEN AND COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS:
    

CAUSES FOR REJECTION:  Improperly labeled; specimen hemolyzed; specimen clotted; collection tube not filled to minimum volume; specimen greater than 24 hours old..

STORAGE:  Maintain specimen at room temperature.

USES:  Evaluation of erytropoietic activity; aid distinguishing between hypo- and hyperproliferative anemias; assess blood loss, bone marrow response to anemia, and therapy for anemia.

NORMAL VALUES:  

METHOD:  

DESCRIPTION AND COMMENTS

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