In interpreting RPI results, what indicates an adequate response?

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In interpreting RPI results, what indicates an adequate response?

RPI shows how well the bone marrow is responding to anemia by measuring how many reticulocytes are produced and released, corrected for degree of anemia and maturation time. A high RPI means the marrow is producing reticulocytes briskly to compensate for the anemia, indicating an adequate regenerative response. Inadequate or borderline RPI values imply the marrow isn’t mounting a strong reparative effort. So a value in the high range best signals an adequate response.

RPI shows how well the bone marrow is responding to anemia by measuring how many reticulocytes are produced and released, corrected for degree of anemia and maturation time. A high RPI means the marrow is producing reticulocytes briskly to compensate for the anemia, indicating an adequate regenerative response. Inadequate or borderline RPI values imply the marrow isn’t mounting a strong reparative effort. So a value in the high range best signals an adequate response.

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