A reticulocyte count measures the number of immature red blood cells (reticulocytes) in your bone marrow. Doctors measure reticulocytes to find out if your bone marrow is producing enough red blood cells. This test is one of many ways to diagnose and monitor conditions that affect your red blood cells.
A higher than normal reticulocyte count may indicate:
- Anemia due to red blood cells being destroyed earlier than normal (hemolytic anemia)
- Bleeding.
- Blood disorder in a fetus or newborn (erythroblastosis fetalis)
- Kidney cysts or tumors, with increased production of a hormone called erythropoietin.
- Pregnancy.
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