Reticulocytes

General information:

Reticulocytes are formed in the bone marrow. They are young erythrocytes - a transitional stage in the development of the red blood cell line - from oxyphilic erythroblast to mature erythrocyte. They can be determined manually - enumeration on a microscopic preparation, using a special subcutaneous staining.

Reticulocytes - provide information on the regenerative capacity of the bone marrow.

Increased values ​​are referred to as reticulocytosis and are a good prognostic marker in the treatment of anemic conditions (reticulocytic crisis).

Decreased values ​​are referred to as reticulocytopenia. It is an expression of poor regenerative ability of the bone marrow. Appears in anemia.

SAMPLE REQUIRED:

Venous blood in the morning in fasting, ONLY MONDAY AND THURSDAY

Key words:

Reticulocytes, bone marrow, anemia