Anaemia types and causes · Physiology

Reticulocyte count is useful in anaemia to assess:

  1. Body iron stores
  2. Bone marrow response
  3. Serum vitamin levels
  4. Average red cell size
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Correct answer: Bone marrow response

Reticulocyte count reflects bone marrow activity. It helps distinguish between production and destruction causes of anaemia.

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