What Is a Reticulocyte Count?
A reticulocyte count is a test to help a doctor measure the number of reticulocytes in the blood. It is also known as a reticulocyte index, corrected reticulocyte count, or a retic count. The results can provide more information about the production of red blood cells. When the number of red blood cells is too high or low, the body will try to balance by releasing and producing less or more reticulocytes. A reticulocyte count can help determine this and diagnose different conditions, such as bone marrow failure or anemia. [2]
