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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