“Blood cancer?”
My lymphocyte count is 9 is this okay?
Female | 72 years old
2 Answers
In adults, the normal range of lymphocytes is between 1,000 to 4,800 lymphocytes for every one microliter of blood. Around 20% - 40% of your WBCs are lymphocytes.
So, your nine means that you could be at higher risk of infection.
WBC = white blood cells: most of the time indicates that you are fighting infection or inflammation. Normal range is 4,500 to 11,000 WBCs per microliter (4.5 to 11.0 x 109/L). There are three major classifications of WBCs. The main purpose oof WBCs, are to recognize intruders:
•Monocytes – They have the longer lifespan than other WBCs. They help to break down bacteria.
•Lymphocytes – They create antibodies to fight against bacteria, viruses, and other invaders to the body.
•Granulocytes – They kill and digest bacteria, fungi, and many other things. Neutrophils, Eosinophils and Basophils are a subset of granulocytes. Basophils are mainly responsible for allergens. Eosinophils are responsible for parasitic infections.
Thank you.
So, your nine means that you could be at higher risk of infection.
WBC = white blood cells: most of the time indicates that you are fighting infection or inflammation. Normal range is 4,500 to 11,000 WBCs per microliter (4.5 to 11.0 x 109/L). There are three major classifications of WBCs. The main purpose oof WBCs, are to recognize intruders:
•Monocytes – They have the longer lifespan than other WBCs. They help to break down bacteria.
•Lymphocytes – They create antibodies to fight against bacteria, viruses, and other invaders to the body.
•Granulocytes – They kill and digest bacteria, fungi, and many other things. Neutrophils, Eosinophils and Basophils are a subset of granulocytes. Basophils are mainly responsible for allergens. Eosinophils are responsible for parasitic infections.
Thank you.
It is fine as long as your neutrophil count is not very high. If it is you need to see a hematologist.
