Category: ANEMIA | Code: K1204
Reticulocytes
Function
This test identifies the number of reticulocytes in the blood. This examination is useful in helping diagnose certain types of anemia, monitoring anemia therapy, monitoring the work of the bone marrow in producing blood cells, or knowing the function of the bone marrow after chemotherapy or transplantation.
| Test Schedule | Estimated Test Result | Container | Substance | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Saturday | 1 day | EDTA | Blood EDTA, 3 mL | 2-4 days, 20-25⁰C |
Condition
No Lysis
Method
Flow Cytometery
Score Reference
% RETICULOCYTES 1-3 Days: 3.47-5.40% 4 Days - 4 weeks: 1.06-2.37% 5 weeks - 7 weeks: 2.12-3.47% 8 weeks - 5 months: 1.55-2.70% 6 months - 23 months: 0.99-1.82% 24 months - 5 years: 0.82-1.45% 6-11 years: 0.98-1.94% 12-17 years: 0.90-1.49% Adults: 0.60-2.71% ABSOLUTE RETICULOCYTES 1-3 days: 147.5-216.4 x 10(9)/L 4 days - 4 weeks: 51.3-110.4 x 10(9)/L 5 weeks - 7 weeks: 51.8-77.9 x 10(9)/L 8 weeks - 5 months: 48.2-88.2 x 10(9)/L 6 months - 23 months: 43.5-111.1 x 10(9)/L 24 months - 5 years: 36.4-68.0 x 10(9)/L 6-11 years: 42.4-70.2 x 10(9)/L 12-17 years: 41.6-65.1 x 10(9)/L Adults: 30.4-110.9 x 10(9)/L