Pediatrics Hematology a6282555

Reticulocyte level in newborn is ?

0.2-1.5%

1-1.6%

2.5-6%

6-10.2%

High-Yield Explanation

normal reticulocyte count in newborn is 2-6%. Reticulocyte count: Term Newborn -At bih- 3-7% -4th day- 1-3% -7th day < 1% * PT infants reticulocyte count is higher 6-10% remains higher for longer period. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition

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