What is it used for?
A reticulocyte count is most often used to:
Diagnose specific types of anemia. Anemia is a condition in which your blood has a lower than normal amount of red blood cells. There are several different forms and causes of anemia.
See if treatment for anemia is working
See if bone marrow is producing the right amount of blood cells
Check bone marrow function after chemotherapy or a bone marrow transplant
