|
|
General
|
| |
Clinical Use:
|
Reticulocyte count is a reflection of recent bone marrow activity. Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells. Can be used to help determine the cause of anaemia. Reported as % and absolute number (x 10^9/L).
Must add FBP when RETICS requested, cannot be ordered in isolation. |
| |
Availability:
|
Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.
This test may be eligible for Rule 3 exemption if indicated. |
| |
Aliases/Synonyms:
| Retics, |
| |
Code:
|
FBP & RET |
| |
Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
|
Send sample chilled. |
| |
Hyperlink:
|
|
| |
Reference Interval:
|
0-8 days 80-300 x10^9/L
0-8 days 1.0-6.0%
>8 days 20-130 x 10^9/L
> 8 days 0.2-2.0%
Pregnancy 40-150 x10^9/L
Pregnancy 1.0-6.0%
|
Collection Requirements
|
| |
Container:
|
EDTA (LAVENDER), |
| |
Sample Type:
|
See container |
| |
Minimum Collection Volume:
|
0.5mL |
| |
Collection Instructions:
|
|
Processing Requirements
|
| |
Alternate Containers:
|
|
| |
Processing Instructions:
|
Add FBP to all RET requests. |
| |
Minimum Assay Volume:
|
0.5mL |
| |
Stability:
|
6 hours ambient; 72 hours chilled |
| |
Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
|
Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
|
| |
Performed at:
|
|
Section
|
Department
|
Site
|
Contact Phone
|
| - |
Laboratory |
Albany Health Campus |
9892 2240 |
| - |
Laboratory |
Armadale Health Service |
9391 2030 |
| - |
Laboratory |
Bentley Health Service |
9416 3720 |
| - |
Laboratory |
Broome Health Campus |
9194 2286 |
| - |
Laboratory |
Bunbury Hospital |
9722 1280 |
| - |
Laboratory |
Busselton Hospital |
9753 6260 |
| - |
Laboratory |
Esperance Health Campus |
9079 8139 |
| - |
Laboratory |
Geraldton Regional Hospital |
9956 2254 |
| - |
Laboratory |
Hedland Health Campus |
9174 1504 |
| - |
Laboratory |
Kalgoorlie Health Campus |
9080 5825 |
| - |
Laboratory |
Karratha Health Campus |
9144 7674 |
| - |
Laboratory |
Kununurra Hospital |
9166 4245 |
| - |
Laboratory |
Osborne Park Hospital |
9244 2326 |
| - |
Laboratory |
Rockingham General Hospital |
9599 4239 |
| Routine |
Haematology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8917 |
| Routine |
Haematology |
Fremantle Hospital |
9431 2458 |
| Routine |
Haematology |
King Edward Memorial Hospital |
6458 2751 |
| Routine |
Haematology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4012 |
| Routine |
Haematology |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 3316 |
|
Last Updated : 08-02-2023 14:41 |