Characteristics of Reticulocytes (Polychromasia)

Ungraded Practice Question

Which of the following statements characterize a reticulocyte? (Choose ALL of the correct answers)

More than one answer is correct. Please select all correct answers

reticulum visible with new methylene blue N stain
pyknotic nucleus still present in the cell
contains some organelles used for hemoglobin production
reticulum visible with Wright's stain

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