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A cost-effectiveness evaluation of reticulocyte measurement in new outpatients with or without hematologic disorders

Background: Although reticulocyte counts provide very useful information, few studies have analyzed the cost-effectiveness of this testing.

Methods: The yield and cost of reticulocyte count testing were analyzed in 719 new outpatients who visited the comprehensive medicine clinics and received both reticulocyte and complete blood count (CBC) testing...

Keywords: complete blood count, cost-effectiveness, new outpatients, reticulocyte count testing