Which of the following is correct for reporting the reticulocyte count?
A. The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of reticulocytes counted by 500 and multiplying by 100.
B. The reticulocyte count can be corrected for anemia by correlating it to the Hct.
C. The absolute reticulocyte count is calculated by dividing the RBC count by the percentage of reticulocytes.
D. None of the above (a-c) is correct.
Answer: B
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