Reticulocyte level in newborn is ?: (A) 0.2-1.5%, (B) 1-1.6%, (C) 2.5-6%, (D) 6-10.2%
Answer is C. 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