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LOINC 2.82

Hemoglobin [Entitic mass] in Reticulocytes by Automated count

Hgb Retic Qn Auto

Definition

  • The hemoglobin content of RBCs (MCH) has long been one of the indices reported as part of the complete blood count. However, mature erythrocytes are not sensitive to recent iron homeostasis. The hemoglobin content of reticulocytes, RBC precursors, has more recently been proposed as a better indicator of iron deficiency and early response to iron therapy (Am J Hematol. 2008 Apr;83(4):307-10.)

Component

  • Hemoglobin

Specimen / system

  • Retic

Class

  • HEM/BC

Property

  • EntMass

Scale

  • Qn

Method

  • Automated count

Related names

  • Auto; Automated detection; CHr; Elec; Elect; Electr; Entitic mass; Haemoglobin; Hb; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Hgb; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Reticulocyte hemoglobin content

Index terms

  • Auto
  • Automated detection
  • CHr
  • Elec
  • Elect
  • Electr
  • Entitic mass
  • Haemoglobin
  • Hb
  • HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS
  • Hgb
  • Point in time
  • QNT
  • Quan
  • Quant
  • Quantitative
  • Random
  • Reticulocyte hemoglobin content