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Reticulocyte Count
Retics
₱100
CLINICAL USE
Aids in the diagnosis of anemias. Used in monitoring bone marrow response to therapy.
Marker of red cell production.
Elevated in hemolytic anemia, blood loss, B12/folate deficiency.
Marker of red cell production.
Elevated in hemolytic anemia, blood loss, B12/folate deficiency.
SPECIMEN
Whole blood
Lavender Top
Lavender Top
VOLUME
Adult:
2.0-5.0 ml
2.0-5.0 ml
Pedia:
0.5 - 1.0 ml
0.5 - 1.0 ml
TURN-AROUND TIME
Routine:
2 hours
2 hours
Stat:
1 hour
1 hour
NOTES
N/A