Reticulocyte Hemoglobin

Test Code: TD_5617
CPT Code(s): 85046

$34

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Cellular hemoglobin reticulocyte
Cfh
Chr
Reticulocyte cellular hemoglobin

Test Includes

Retic Hemoglobin

Methodology

Sysmex quantitative method

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Clotted samples
Frozen samples

Reference Range(s)

Age and gender specific

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

EDTA Lavender Top Tube

Minimum Volume

Adult: 1 mL whole blood

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
36 hours refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Fill EDTA tube and gently mix by
inverting the tube 8-10 times

Alternative Specimen

None