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High Fluorescence Reticulocytes (HFR) (HM0204)

Description

High Fluorescence Reticulocytes (HFR) represent the youngest and most immature reticulocytes circulating in peripheral blood. Identified through fluorescence flow cytometry, HFR contains the highest RNA content among reticulocyte populations. Elevated HFR indicates strong bone marrow stimulation and early erythropoietic response, making it useful in monitoring anemia recovery, hemolytic conditions, bone marrow regeneration, and response to therapy such as iron, vitamin B12, or erythropoietin treatment.

Report Time

Fasting

Not Required

Reporting Time

12 Hours

Gender

Male/Female

Age Group

5-99 yrs.

Pre-Test Instructions:

  • Fasting not required
  • Avoid clotted samples
  • Interpret with IRF and Absolute Reticulocyte Count (ARC)
  • Peripheral smear may be recommended if abnormal

Parameters Covered

HAEMATOLOGY

- Complete Hemogram

रु 100

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