Which of the following best correlates with an increased reticulocyte count?

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Polychromasia is the presence of young red blood cells that have not yet completely matured. They are larger in size and have a bluish tint to them, making them appear more "polychromatic" on a peripheral blood smear. An increased reticulocyte count indicates an increase in the production of new red blood cells, which are still maturing and have not yet fully developed. Therefore, an increased polychromasia on the peripheral blood smear is the best choice to correlate with an increased reticulocyte count.

Which of the Following Best Correlates with an Increased Reticulocyte