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Platelet Reticulocytes

Source Blood
Mnemonic PRET
Specimen Requirements

Adult:
1 x 8.5 mL yellow top ACD "A" tube, whole blood. 

Pediatric:
1 x 1.8 mL short-draw blue top sodium citrate tube, whole blood.

Specimen Handling DO NOT centrifuge or freeze. Deliver whole blood specimen immediately to FMC Flow Cytometry.
Additional Information CBC must be performed within 24 hrs of test request. 
Testing Location Flow Cytometry
Testing Frequency Monday - Friday
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval