How we use reticulocyte parameters in workup and management of pediatric hematologic diseases

Reticulocytes are the youngest erythrocytes released from the bone marrow into circulating blood and become mature erythrocytes in one or two days. They represent a reliable index of recent bone marrow erythrocyte production. Reticulocyte parameters ar Reticulocytes are the youngest erythrocytes released from the bone marrow into circulating blood and become mature erythrocytes in one or two days. They represent a reliable index of recent bone marrow erythrocyte production. Reticulocyte parameters are simple to obtain and require a very small extra amount of blood. This article will review and discuss the usefulness of reticulocyte parameters in diagnosis and management of pediatric hematologic diseases.