Nucleated RBCs (NRBCs) are immature RBCs not commonly seen in the peripheral blood beyond the neonatal period. Their impression in the peripheral blood of children and adults signifies bone marrow deterioration or stress and potentially serious underlying disease. The existence of numerous NRBCs improves the WBC count in automated haematology analyzers.
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In my blood work the nrbc is 0.5. What is your opinion about it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 24 years old. 4 feet 11 inches in height and 121 pounds. I have extreme fatigue, random bruising, and very painful joint pain. It is gotten so much worse over the last two months it is unbearable. In my blood work, I had NRBC 0.5, the doctor did not do anything about it and when I... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I have read your concern, and below is my opinion. The 0.5 normoblasts cannot be considered high. However, if you can attach your report than I can check it. In hemolytic anemia, NRBC (nucleated red blood cell) can be raised. So you need to investigate with full ... Read Full »