Reticulocyte Count
Fasting Required: No
Specimen: Blood
Results: 2-3 Business Days
Description:
Used to help determine if the bone marrow is responding adequately to the body’s need for red blood cells (RBCs) and to help determine the cause of and classify different types of anemia.
Methodology:
Electronic Cell Sizing and Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy
Limitations:
Large platelets, parasites, howell jolly bodies, or cold agglutins may cause inaccurate results.
Clinical Significance:
Use in evaluating erythropoietic activity
Note: Result turn around times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.