Reticulocyte
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Department: Haematology Requirement: EDTA (purple tube)
Turnaround Time: Same day |
The reticulocyte count is a measure of immature RBCs circulating in peripheral blood.
An increased reticulocyte count may indicate haemolytic anaemia, blood loss or a response to haematinic therapy.
A reticulocyte count should only be requested in conjunction with a full blood count (FBC).
Other Comments:
Reference range: 10-100 x10^9/L (0.2-2.0%)
Reticulocytes may be added to a previous FBC request if the sample is less than 48 hours old