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AKA
Retic
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
1 ml minimum in the EDTA tube is required for proper specimen to anticoagulant ratio.
A full microtainer is also acceptable.
Test is affected by moderate hemolysis and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 4.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 36 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Automated Cell Counter
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
85046