Hematology: Reticulocytes Flashcards
1
Q
What does a reticulocyte tell you?
A
Measurement of a regenerative response
2
Q
What dye is used for a reticulocyte count?
A
Methylene blue
3
Q
What do reticulocytes look like?
A
They have dark spots or lines in them
4
Q
How many RBC are counted for a reticulocyte count?
A
1000 RBC
of reticulocytes/ 1000 RBC
5
Q
What are the two types of reticulocytes that cats have?
A
- Punctate
2. Aggregate
6
Q
What do punctate reticulocytes look like?
A
2-8 basophilic stipples
7
Q
What do aggregate reticulocytes look like?
A
Basophilic lines
8
Q
Which cat reticulocyte should you actually count?
Punctate or Aggregate
A
Aggregate
