Purpose of a Reticulocyte Count
A doctor might need to do a reticulocyte count when he or she needs to learn about the functioning of the bone marrow, including whether red blood cells are produced sufficiently. Also, the test can help differentiate and diagnose different kinds of anemia. Another purpose is to help monitor how your health progresses after radiation therapy, chemotherapy, a treatment for iron deficiency anemia, or a bone marrow transplant. [3]
