Description
Also known as:
Retic Count
Reticulocyte Percent
Reticulocyte Index
Reticulocyte Count test is for people suffering from:
A low RBC count, Low haemoglobin, and haematocrit and/or symptoms of anaemia
Main purpose of the Reticulocyte Count test:
To help your healthcare practitioner evaluate your bone marrow’s ability to produce red blood cells (RBCs).
To help distinguish between various causes of anaemia.
To help monitor bone marrow response and the return of normal marrow function following chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant, or post-treatment follow-up for iron deficiency anaemia, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, or renal failure
Sample Required:
Blood sample ( EDTA)
Test Preparation Required:
None
Reporting schedule:
Within 8 hours
