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85045 Automated reticulocyte count

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: automated reticulocyte count, automated retic

Automated enumeration of reticulocytes using flow cytometry or automated hematology analyzer with supravital staining to measure immature red blood cell percentage and absolute count.

Clinical Context

Monitors bone marrow erythropoietic response in anemia, hemolysis, and response to iron/vitamin B12/folate therapy; preferred over manual method due to reproducibility.

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Specialties

Clinical PathologyHematologyInternal Medicine

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