Reticulocyte Hemoglobin, Reticulocytes

Understand what Reticulocyte Hemoglobin, Reticulocytes signals

LOINC codes: 14196-0, 17849-1, 71694-4
Commercial laboratory assays: 1

We have not added a physiological summary for this biomarker yet. Compare the commercial laboratory assays and population reference ranges below.

Compare commercial laboratory assays for Reticulocyte Hemoglobin, Reticulocytes

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Reticulocyte Count and Reticulocyte Hemoglobin

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 14325
Specimen: Blood
Fasting: Not stated
LOINC: 14196-0, 17849-1, 71694-4
Turnaround: Set up: Daily (Day shift and Night shift); Report available: 2 days

Laboratory assay overview

Reticulocyte count and Reticulocyte Hemoglobin-Measurement of reticulocyte hemoglobin provides an indirect measure of the functional iron available for new RBC production and can be used as an alternative indicator of iron deficiency. However, levels can be influenced by several factors including thalassemia syndromes, vitamin deficiencies, and other conditions that impair red blood cell development, so results should be interpreted in context of the patient's overall clinical picture.

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Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 14325

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We compile every detail above directly from named laboratory directories and published clinical studies. Laboratories calculate standard reference intervals from the statistical distribution of tested populations for a specific assay method and demographic group, rather than setting universal optimal targets.

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