Reticulocytes

Haematology

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Description

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Indications

Suspicion of premature red cell destruction (haemolysis), to monitor response to treatment or recovery from bone marrow suppression.

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Sample Type

Whole blood (EDTA 4.0ml Lavender)

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Reference Range

10 - 100 x 10^9 /l

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Turnaround Time

Within 4 hours

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Testing Frequency

Daily

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External Notes

Analyses are performed by automated instruments. A request for reticulocytes can be made on an FBC sample that is less than 48 hours old, ideally on fresh samples.

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