Haematology
| Full details for "Reticulocytes". | |
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Name |
Reticulocytes |
Alternative name/Profile |
Retics |
Department |
Haematology |
Investigation |
Purpose of Reticulocyte Count: A reticulocyte count measures the number of immature red blood cells (reticulocytes) in the blood, indicating how fast the bone marrow produces them, which is crucial for evaluating anaemia and marrow function. High counts suggest blood loss/ haemolysis, while low counts suggest bone marrow failure, nutrient deficiency, or chronic disease.  |
Specimen type |
Peripheral Blood |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
4 ml EDTA Purple |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily |
Turnaround time |
1 hour |
Availability |
24/7 Available on request for SJH patients or as a reflex test determined by FBC results. |
Notes |
Can be performed on same sample as FBC. |
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Reference range |
14.1 - 99.6 X 109/l 0.4 - 1.9 % Male |
Last updated |
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:07:13 GMT |