Monocytes, Absolute
The white blood cell (WBC) differential is a separate test from the complete blood cell count (CBC), but these tests are frequently ordered together during a routine medical examination. The WBC differential reports the five main WBC types (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils) as a direct count as well as a relative percentage. By understanding which WBC type is abnormal, it helps us reach a conclusion about why the WBC is elevated on the CBC. It is also used to monitor certain diseases such as infections (mononucleosis, HIV, tuberculosis), inflammation, asthma, autoimmune disorders, and leukemia.
