Laboratory: Hematology
Test Name:
RETICULOCYTE COUNT - (B)
Test Code: RETA
Clinical Information:
Test performed at:
Health Sciences Centre, St. Boniface Hospital, Grace Hospital, Concordia Hospital, Seven Oaks Hospital, Victoria Hospital, Steinbach, Boundary Trails Hospital, Portage la Prairie, Selkirk , Thompson , Flin Flon. The Pas, Dauphin
Collection Devices:
Specimen Required:
Blood: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Blood: 0.5 mL

When venipuncture is unsuitable, collect capillary blood in an EDTA microtainer.
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
0 - 30 Days Old: 150 - 350 x 10¿/L

>30 Day - Adult: 20 - 100 x 10¿/L
  

Availability:
Daily
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