Reticulocyte Count Test

The test requires a blood sample, which is drawn from a vein in your arm using a needle. The sample is then sent to a laboratory where it's analyzed.

Individuals who have symptoms of anemia (like fatigue, shortness of breath, or pale skin), or those with conditions that affect red blood cell production or lifespan, may need a Reticulocyte Count test.

A high reticulocyte count can indicate that the body is producing more reticulocytes to compensate for a low red blood cell count. This could be due to conditions like anemia, bleeding, or hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells).

A low reticulocyte count could indicate that the bone marrow is not producing enough new red blood cells. This could be due to bone marrow failure, certain types of anemia, or treatment with certain drugs.

The test is generally very safe. As with any blood test, there is a slight risk of bruising, bleeding, or infection at the puncture site.

The percentage reticulocyte count is the proportion of reticulocytes to total red blood cells. The absolute reticulocyte count is the actual number of reticulocytes in a volume of blood.

Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells. They are released by the bone marrow into the bloodstream, where they mature into fully functioning red blood cells.

A reticulocyte countis often included as part of a complete blood count (CBC), which gives important details about the blood's cellular components like red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Normal values can vary depending on the lab, but a general range for adults is 0.5% to 2.5% of the total red blood cell count, and the absolute count is typically between 25,000 and 75,000 reticulocytes per microliter of blood.

The price of reticulocyte count test is just ₹340. Sprint Diagnostics offers affordable reticulocyte count test at your nearest diagnostic centers in Hyderabad.