Alberta Precision Laboratories

Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

Test Name/Synonym:

Platelet Reticulocytes (Synonym: PRET, Reticulated Platelets)

Ordering Alert:

Calgary Zone: CBC must be ordered for the same specimen collection time.
Outside Calgary Zone: Send a copy of CBC report with specimen.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB4533

Specimen Type:

Blood

Primary Container:

PALE YELLOW (ACD-A)

Alternate Containers:

LAVENDER EDTA, GREEN NA HEP, LT BLUE CITRATE

Specimen Collection Requirements:

Adult: One 8.5 mL PALE YELLOW (ACD-A)
Pediatric: One 1.8 mL LT BLUE CITRATE

Test Resources:

Flow Cytometry Requisition (22229)

Stability and Storage:

Stable for 24 hours

Processing:

DO NOT centrifuge or freeze.

Transportation:

Within Calgary Zone: room temperature.

For testing sent to Calgary from outside Calgary Zone:

Transport at refrigerated temperature by FedEx overnight shipping. Specimen must be received within 24 hours of collection. Fax the tracking number and requisition to 403-270-4135.
Ship directly to:
Flow Cytometry, Room YC073804
Arthur J.E Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
3395 Hospital Drive N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2N 5G2
Tel: 587-231-3904 Fax: 587-231-3910
APLFlowCytometry@albertaprecisionlabs.ca

Testing Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Testing Area:

Flow Cytometry

Performing Site:

Calgary: Arthur Child Cancer Centre

Contact Comments:

1-877-868-6848

Last Updated On:

Monday, March 17, 2025