[Tohobo]

Hi,

Over the last 6 months I've been having blood work taken to check my reticulocyte count. Over these tests, my absolute reticulocyte count has always been quite low and my RBC/HB/HCT have always been mildly low or borderline normal. Here is my latest lab test below. My question is why is my absolute retic count so low if my RBC is normal? I would like a BMB, but I doubt my doctor will go for it until my RBC goes lower.

Thanks a lot!!

ABS Retic: 13 (range 25 - 85)

RBC: 4.4 (ref range 4.4 - 5.6)
Hemoglobin (HGB): 135 (range 130 - 170)
Hematocrit (HCT): 38.5 (range 39 - 50)
PLT: 190 (range 140-400)

WBC: 4.9 (range 4.5 - 11)
ABS Neutrophils: 3.50 (ref range 2.0 - 6.3)
ABS Lymphocytes: 0.90 (ref range 1.5 - 3.5)
ABS Monocytes: 0.30 (ref range 0.2 - 0.8)
ABS Eosinophils: 0.15 (ref range 0.04 - 0.4)
ABS Basophils: 0.05 (ref range 0.00 - 0.1)

B12: 276 (range 220 - 1000)
Ferritin: 65 (range 50-80=reduced, >80=normal)