In performing the reticulocyte count, which of the following is NOT true?

A. Precipitate in the stain solution will not interfere with the test.
B. The technician must use care not to confuse artifacts or debris with reticulum.
C. Cells must be examined carefully to avoid overlooking faintly stained, fine reticulum.
D. A definite counting pattern is used to avoid counting the same cells twice.


Answer: A

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