Reticulocyte Count Test
- Category
- Blood
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Measures reticulocytes — young red blood cells recently released from the bone marrow.
Why this test is performed?
Shows whether the bone marrow is producing red cells at the right rate. It helps classify anaemia and check response to iron, B12 or folate treatment or recovery after blood loss.
Who should take this test?
Tiredness, weakness, pale skin, fever, frequent infections, easy bruising or bleeding; routine health check-ups.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
What's included 2 parameters
Reticulocyte Count (2)
- Red blood cells
- Reticulocyte Count
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Frequently asked questions
The bone marrow is working hard to replace red cells — seen after bleeding, during haemolysis or when anaemia treatment starts working.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 11–35 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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