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Can the reticulocyte count be done on the same tube of blood as the RBC count or FBC?

April 26, 2017blood fbc RBC reticulocyte tube

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Can the reticulocyte count be done on the same tube of blood as the RBC count or FBC?

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Yes. If anaemia is detected during a routine blood test the doctor can frequently order additional testing (including a reticulocyte test) on the same tube of blood if it can be done on the same day.