Reticulocyte Count Auto

Test ID: RETA CPT code: 85045 LOINC: 17849-1 Specimen Type: EDTA Frequency: Setup: Daily; TAT 2mL whole blood in lavender top tube. Min/ 0.5mL microtainer. Stable at room temp 24 hours or refrigerated 3 days. Text: Evaluate erythropoietic activity (increased in acute...

Respiratory culture (Cystic Fibrosis)

Test ID: CXCF CPT code: 87070 LOINC: 623-9 Specimen Type: Frequency: Setup: Daily; Prelim 24 hr; Final 72 hr Instructions: Deep cough , expectorated sputum or deep throat swab in children less than or equal 2yrs. Text: Pathogens and normal flora –...

Reverse T3

Test ID: Z4125 CPT code: 84482 LOINC: 3052-8 Specimen Type: SST or RED Frequency: 4 – 6 days Instructions: 1 mL Serum from Red or SST, Ambient. Min 0.6 mL. Text: In acutely ill patients (after acute MI or other patients in intensive care), an elevated rT3 level...

Reptilase Time

Test ID: Z2401 CPT code: 85635 LOINC: 6683-7 Specimen Type: Blue (sodium citrate) Frequency: 2 – 3 days Instructions: 1 mL Plasma from Blue-top (sodium citrate), Frozen, platelet poor plasma. FREEZE immediately Text: Diagnosis of fibrinogen deficiency, both...

RH Type

Test ID: RH1 CPT code: 86901 LOINC: 10331-7 Specimen Type: EDTA Frequency: Setup: Daily; TAT