Reticulocyte Count Profile, EDTA Blood

Reticulocyte Count Profile Overview

The Reticulocyte Count Profile test measures immature red blood cells, called reticulocytes, in the blood. These cells are newly formed and have been released from the bone marrow. They still contain some RNA, indicating their immaturity. This test assesses the bone marrow's activity in producing red blood cells.

The Retic count test is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring various anaemias and conditions that affect the bone marrow, liver, and kidneys. It helps doctors check how well treatments are working and spot any underlying issues affecting red blood cell production.

Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells (RBC) that are formed in the bone marrow and released into the blood. They contain residual polyribosomes used in the formation of haemoglobin in the developing erythrocyte.
This test is done to gauge bone marrow activity & other hematological conditions

Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells (RBC) formed in the bone marrow and released into the blood. They contain residual polyribosomes, which are used to form haemoglobin in the developing erythrocyte/red blood cell. 

Moreover, the bone marrow is one of the biggest producers of red blood cells in the human body, producing new red blood cells that promptly replace the old ones. 

Therefore, a reticulocyte count profile test is done to gauge this bone marrow activity, which can point toward many haematological conditions. 

Written by: Dr Vishal Wadhwa, M.D, D.N.B Microbiology, Medical Affairs