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Reticulocyte Count
DefinitionThis is a test that measures the percentage of reticulocytes (slightly immature red blood cells) in blood.
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Why is the Test Performed?
To determine if red blood cells are being created in the bone marrow at an appropriate rate.
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• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
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• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
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Review Date : 6/1/2003
Reviewed By : Marcia S. Brose, M.D., Ph.D., Division of Hematology/Oncology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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