Reticulocyte Count

The Reticulocyte Count test measures young red blood cells, assessing bone marrow activity and red blood cell production. It helps diagnose and monitor anemia, blood loss recovery, and bone marrow health.

Sample type:

Whole Blood

Preparation:

You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection. Fasting is not required for this test.

Test type:

In person or via trained mobile phlebotomist

Biomarkers

Retic Absolute
Retic Percent

Symptoms or conditions analyzed by this test

The Reticulocyte Count test measures the number of reticulocytes (young red blood cells) in the blood, helping assess bone marrow function and red blood cell production. It’s useful for:

Anemia Diagnosis – Determines if anemia is due to low red cell production or increased loss.
Bone Marrow Health – Evaluates bone marrow’s ability to produce red blood cells.
Treatment Monitoring – Tracks response to treatments like iron or vitamin therapy for anemia.
Blood Loss or Hemolysis – Helps assess recovery after blood loss or destruction of red blood cells.

This test guides diagnosis and management of anemia and bone marrow health.

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