The clinical utility of new reticulocyte and erythrocyte parameters on the Sysmex XN 9000 for iron deficiency in pregnant patients.

The new reticulocyte and erythrocyte parameters are reliable tests for the diagnosis of subclinical ID in pregnant patients. Further studies, however, are required to confirm the diagnostic utility of the erythrocyte parameters in pregnant patients. These tests will benefit the management of pregnant patients attending antenatal clinic.