Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD56079Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Reticulocyte Count, Automated
Clinical Use
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This test measures the percentage (and sometimes absolute count) of reticulocytes—immature red blood cells containing residual RNA—to assess bone marrow erythropoietic activity. It is clinically valuable in evaluating anemia types (e.g., hemolytic or hemorrhagic), bone marrow response to therapy, and overall hematologic disorders.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Reticulocyte, Automated
AnalyteReticulocyte, Automated • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Lavender (EDTA) tube
Storage Instructions
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Clotted specimen; specimen below minimum volume; not drawn in EDTA
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
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