Modality

Haematology

Location

5th Floor Annexe Bldg

Test Name

Reticulocyte Count

Test Code

U724

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Blood in EDTA

Quantity Required

1) 1-3ml blood in K2 EDTA 2) 500µl-EDTA microtainer

Type of Container

1) Lavender-top vacutainer 2) EDTA Microtainer

Method Used

Automated cell counter / Supravital staining and microscopy

Collection Instruction

No specific requirement

Patient Instruction

NA

Transport Instruction

within 4 hours of collection

Dept. Acceptance Time

Monday to Friday :7 am to 4 pm, Saturday: 7am to 1 pm.

Turn Around Time

4 hours for routine samples, 2hours for stat samples.

Time for Additional Examination

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hours

Resource Person for Report Status

Telephone

24177000

Extension

4362/4371

Test Schedule

Monday-Saturday

Use

Diagnosis