Which of the Following Best Correlates with an Increased Reticulocyte

question 29

Multiple Choice

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

• A) An increased bilirubin
• B) The presence of schistocytes in the peripheral blood smear
• C) Increased polychromasia on the peripheral blood smear
• D) Anisocytosis and poikilocytosis

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