Hematology Test

White Blood Count/ Leukocyte Count/ Total WBC/ White Count

Dr. Simi Paknikar
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Test : White Blood Count/ Leukocyte Count/ Total WBC/ White Count


Indications : Used to evaluate White cell enumeration, evaluate myelopoiesis, bacterial and viral infections, toxic metabolic processes, diagnose leukemia stages.

Physiology : WBC counts from actively crying babies may show leukocytosis and may suggest bacterial infections.

Normal Range : Peripheral blood: 4500-11,000/mm3 (4.5-11 X 109/L) Possible Panic Range: < 2500/mm3 (2.5X109/L) or > 30000/mm3 (>30.0X109/L).

Test Method : Haemocytometer counting chamber

Related Tests : Anti-neutrophil Antibody, Chromosome Analysis, Complete Blood Count, Total WBC Count

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Liz123, United States

Can flesh eating disease cause low blood cell count?

-khushi143, India

My WBC count is 3000,so I am having leukopenia but differential leukocyte count is normal, no other symptoms prevailing except fatigue, so what may be the cause? and what is the line if treatment?

anuradhaaol, India

my WBC count is 3000,so I am having leukopenia but differential leukocyte count is normal, no other symptoms prevailing except fatigue, so what may be the cause? and what is the line if treatment?

angiek, United States

does my being diagnosed with leukocytosis explain why I feel so drained?

anvitaa, India

Mine is 3800/c.mm. plz suggest is there any problem??

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