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Reticulocyte Whole Blood Control

BD Retic-Count™ Reticulocyte Whole Blood Control

(IVD)
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BD Retic-Count™
Human
Flow cytometry
IVD


Description

The BD Retic-Count™ control is a tri-level, assayed hematology control designed to document and monitor values obtained from manual and automated reticulocyte counting methods.

Contents: human erythrocytes and mammalian erythrocytes suspended in a plasma-like fluid with preservatives, in 3 levels: normal, moderately high, and very high.

Preparation And Storage

• Store vials upright, tightly capped, at 2° to 8°C when not in use. Protect vials from overheating or freezing.

• Unopened vials are stable until the expiration date indicated on each vial and Assay Values sheet.

• Opened vials are stable for 21 days when handled properly. If sample preparation is a separate step before counting, count the prepared sample within 60 minutes after the minimum incubation time.

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Components
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Description Quantity/Size Part Number EntrezGene ID
Retic-Count™ Control L1 (1%) 200 Tests (1 ea) 341054 N/A
Retic-Count™ Control L2 (5%) 200 Tests (1 ea) 341055 N/A
Retic-Count™ Control L3 (10%) 200 Tests (1 ea) 341056 N/A
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Citations & References
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Development References (1)

  1. Approved Guideline. Methods for Reticulocyte Counting (Flow Cytometry and Supravital Dyes). NCCLS document H44-A. 1997. (Biology).
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Please refer to Support Documents for Quality Certificates

Global - Refer to manufacturer's instructions for use and related User Manuals and Technical data sheets before using this products as described

Comparisons, where applicable, are made against older BD Technology, manual methods or are general performance claims.  Comparisons are not made against non-BD technologies, unless otherwise noted.

For In Vitro Diagnostics Use.