Reticulocyte hemoglobin content (RET-He): A parameter with well-established clinical value.
These are the immature reticulocyte fraction (IRF) and
reticulocyte hemoglobin content (RET-He and CHr).
Reticulocyte counts represent the erythropoietic contributions, while
reticulocyte hemoglobin content represents iron-dependent hemoglobinization.
[9.] Ullrich C, Wu A, Armsby C, et al Screening healthy infants for iron deficiency using
reticulocyte hemoglobin content. JAMA 2005;294(8):924-930.
Addtional tests including zinc protoporphyrine (ZnPP), free erythrocyte protoporphyrine, serum soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) and
reticulocyte hemoglobin content may be helpful (28).
[9.] C Brugnara, MR Laufer, AJ Friedman, K Bridges, O Platt
Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Content (CHr): Early Indicator of Iron Deficiency and Response to Therapy (letter).
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical significance of
reticulocyte hemoglobin content (CHr) in the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and to compare it with other conventional iron parameters.
The
reticulocyte hemoglobin content (CHr) measures how much hemoglobin has been incorporated into the reticulocytes and is a third means of determining a patient's iron status (NKF, 2006).
An algorithm using
reticulocyte hemoglobin content (CHr) measurement in screening adolescents for iron deficiency.
Reticulocyte hemoglobin content appears to be a better marker of iron deficiency than erythrocyte hemoglobin in healthy infants aged 9-12 months, and may even be a useful tool for predicting later anemia, Christina Ullrich, M.D., and her associates reported.
Reticulocyte hemoglobin content (CHr) is better than hemoglobin (Hb) in identifying iron deficiency [Abstract].
Effects of subcutaneous recombinant-human-erythropoietin in normal subjects--development of decreased
reticulocyte hemoglobin content and iron-deficient erythropoiesis.