an immature erythrocyte that still contains RNA remnants in the cytoplasm is?
Reticulocyte
A decrease below the normal number of reticulocytes in the circulating blood
Reticulocytopenia
an increase above normal number of reticulocytes in the circulating blood is?
reticulocytosis
What are two dyes (stains) used to stain reticulocytes?
new methylene blue
brilliant cresyl blue
both isotonic solution
Why would a reticulocyte count be ordered?
to determine the cause of low RBC count or anemia
to classify the type of anemia
monitor the effectiveness of anemia treatment
T or F: the reticulocyte count estimates the number of immature RBC in the circulating blood. therefor it is an indirect way of estimation erythropoiesis ( RBC production)?
TRUE
How is a standard reticulocyte count performed?
Dried smear is examined microscopically with oil immersion objective
total of 1000 RBC are counted
Number of reticulocytes observed per 1000 RBC is recorded
Reticulocytes are counted twice- once as retic, once as red cell.
How is the Miller reticle used to perform a reticulocyte count?
The Miller reticle imposes two squares—a large square and a smaller inner square
For each field of view, the number of reticulocytesis counted in the entire large square (including the small square)and recorded;
all red cells lying within the small square arecounted, including reticulocytes, and that number is recorded asred cells.
This is repeated for several fields until 100 to 200 redcells have been counted in the small squares and recorded.
What is the normal reticulocyte reference range for adults? For newborns?
adult: 0.5-1.5%
newb: 2.5-6.5%
What conditions can cause reticulocytosis?
Hemolytic anemia
Hemorrhage
Living a high altitudes
Heavy smoking
Factor deficiencies (folate, iron, B12)
What conditions can cause reticulocytopenia?
Aplastic anemia
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Iron deficiency anemia
Bone marrow failure
State the formula for calculating a standard reticulocyte count.
