Hematology Test

Reticulocyte Count

Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Font : A-A+

Test : Reticulocyte Count

Indications : This test is used to evaluate erythropoietic activity; Increased in acute and chronic hemorrhage, hemolytic anemias; The Reticulocyte production index will decide if one is working with a hyper-proliferative or non-proliferative anemia, and thus, which tests should be subsequently ordered.

Normal Range : Adults: 0.5% to 1.5%; Newborns: <7%; Normal values at birth: 2.5% to 6.5%>

Test Method : Flow cytometery.

Related Tests : Hematocrit Red cell survival, Heinz body, Hematocrit, Hemoglobin, Osmotic Fragility, Sickle Cell Tests

Post a Comment

Comments should be on the topic and should not be abusive. The editorial team reserves the right to review and moderate the comments posted on the site.

Notify me when reply is posted
I agree to the terms and conditions

teddy-, Ethiopia

i relly admire your presentation.this is from ethiopia would you please tell me microscpic counting method to deal with poor people.

Hematology Test

Reticulocyte Count

Most Popular On Medindia:

Sanatogen

Blood Donation - Recipients

Drug - Food Interactions

Post a Comment

What's New on Medindia

Early Social Media Use: How It Impacts Your Child's Well-Being

5 Symptoms That Your Menstrual Pain Could Be Endometriosis

Plant-Based Protein Lowers Heart Disease Risk

Lab Test A - Z

Lab Test Search

Lab Test

Medindia Newsletters

Stay Connected

Hematology Test

Reticulocyte Count

Most Popular On Medindia:

Sanatogen

Blood Donation - Recipients

Drug - Food Interactions

Post a Comment

What's New on Medindia

Early Social Media Use: How It Impacts Your Child's Well-Being

5 Symptoms That Your Menstrual Pain Could Be Endometriosis

Plant-Based Protein Lowers Heart Disease Risk

Lab Test A - Z

Lab Test Search

Lab Test

Medindia Newsletters

Stay Connected

Follow Us On :