An elevated immature reticulocyte fraction is associated with:

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An elevated immature reticulocyte fraction indicates a bone marrow response to anemia, as the immature reticulocytes are being released into the bloodstream in an attempt to compensate for anemia. Bone marrow suppression (A) and chemotherapy (B) would result in decreased production of reticulocytes, rather than an elevated fraction. Renal disease (D) would not have a direct effect on the production of reticulocytes.

An Elevated Immature Reticulocyte Fraction Is Associated With