An anemic patient has a reticulocyte production index (RPI) of 1. What does this value suggest?
A) Erythropoiesis is inadequate and indicative of possible pathology.
B) Erythropoiesis is occurring at a rate equal to red blood cell degradation.
C) Erythropoiesis is proceeding at a normal rate.
D) Both B and C are correct.
A
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