| Name |
Reticulocyte Count, Manual |
| Section |
Clinical Pathology |
| Specimen |
Whole blood in EDTA |
| Special Instructions |
<4 hours old |
| Price |
$25.00/ea. |
| Laboratory |
Logan |
| Test Days |
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| Turnaround Time |
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| Description |
Provides a percentage and absolute count of reticulocytes. |
| Sampling Requirements |
Clotted samples subject to rejection. Protect from temperature extremes. Morphology subject to deterioration after 8 hours without fresh smear. Reference intervals are not available for all livestock. |
| Collection Container |
EDTA purple-top tube/lavender-top tube |
| Packing Instructions |
- Label all samples with unique identifiers
- For multiple samples, number tubes consecutively using a permanent marker or adhesive label
- Place the tubes in consecutive numerical order in cardboard boxes designated for tubes
- Do not submit loose in bags
- Include a list of sample names/numbers or the Excel specimen import spreadsheet with submittal form
- Use cold packs during hot weather, especially if shipping serum samples on the clot
- Overnight shipping is recommended
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| Species |
All Species |
