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85044 Manual reticulocyte count

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: manual reticulocyte count, retic count manual

Manual enumeration of reticulocytes (immature red blood cells) using supravital staining and microscopy to quantify young RBC production and assess bone marrow erythropoietic response.

Clinical Context

Assesses bone marrow red cell production in anemia workup; elevated reticulocytes indicate appropriate marrow response, while low levels suggest bone marrow failure.

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Specialties

Clinical PathologyHematologyInternal Medicine

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