Reticulocyte count

Reticulocytes are newly formed and immature red blood cells that are produced in the bone marrow. They are reported as a percentage of total Red Blood Cells and can be used as an indicator or an individual’s ability to produce RBCs. Levels are used to assess the bone marrow’s response to anaemia and the effects of supplementation in the case of B12, B6 and Folate anaemias.