this White blood cell count (WCC or WBC) gives the total number of white blood cells. This number is a combination of the 5 main types of white blood cells – neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, basophils and eosinophils.

What is the normal range for WCC?

White blood cell (leukocyte) count

Many viral infections can cause a temporary decrease in white blood cell counts. Abnormally high levels of white blood cells can indicate infection, tissue damage, leukemia, or an inflammatory disease.The normal white blood cell count in adults is 4.0-11.0 x 109/L.

What does low WCC mean?

A sort of low white blood cell count It is usually caused by: A viral infection that temporarily disrupts the work of the bone marrow. Certain diseases present at birth (congenital) involve a decrease in the function of the bone marrow. Cancer or other diseases that damage the bone marrow.

What does a high WCC in a blood test mean?

When WCC is high, specific proportions of leukocyte subtypes may suggest: Infection – Elevated neutrophils. specific infection – Elevated lymphocytes may be found in infectious mononucleosis, other viral infections, tuberculosis, certain fungal infections, or long-term bacterial infections.

What is the cause of elevated WCC?

Elevated white blood cell counts can be caused by: viral or bacterial infection. inflammation. Excessive physical or emotional stress (such as fever, injury, or surgery)

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