Reticulocyte count

Test/Investigation

Reticulocyte count

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

JPUH, NNUH, QEH

Indications

Investigation of anaemia and raised MCV

Ideal sample age for accurate results/Maximum acceptable sample age (at the time of analysis)

Within 8 hours; Max 24 hours

Sample type

EDTA

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

1 hour/4 hours/24 hours

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Yes: NNUH