Test ID: RETA
CPT code: 85045
LOINC: 17849-1
Specimen Type: EDTA
Frequency: Setup: Daily; TAT <24 hrs
Instructions: >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 and chronic
hemorrhage, hemolytic anemias); evaluate erythropoietic response to
therapy.
Methodology: Automated Count