RET
24 hours
Fluorescent Flow Cytometry
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Evaluates immature red cells and marrow response in anemia.
Whole Blood
1 mL
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 1 day |