[Evaluation of the Coulter method for reticulocyte count]. / Evaluation de la méthode Coulter pour la numération des réticulocytes.

Although the automation of reticulocyte counts was developed in the beginning of the 80's, the reticulocyte modules integrated in the hematology analysers have been only recently made available. The purpose of our study is the evaluation of the reticulocyte module included in the Coulter STKS, performed in the Necker-Enfants-Malades hospital laboratory. Regarding the technical conditions of use, this simple and user-friendly method can be easily adapted to routine use. Results, as compared to those obtained with two reference methods, microscopy and cytofluorometry, are accurate if the operator's attention is drawn by some causes of interferences, generally flagged by the instrument.