by Dr John Limansky | Jul 3, 2023 | CBC with Automated Differential, Complete Blood Count (CBC), Hematology
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.
by Dr John Limansky | Jul 3, 2023 | CBC with Automated Differential, Complete Blood Count (CBC), Hematology
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.
by Dr John Limansky | Jul 3, 2023 | CBC with Automated Differential, Complete Blood Count (CBC), Hematology
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.
by Dr John Limansky | Jul 3, 2023 | CBC with Automated Differential, Complete Blood Count (CBC), Hematology
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.
by Dr John Limansky | Jul 3, 2023 | CBC with Automated Differential, Complete Blood Count (CBC), Hematology
The Complete Blood Count (CBC) is comprised of several individual blood tests that are used to evaluate your overall health. The basic components include a red blood cell count (RBC), white blood cell count (WBC), hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets, as well as various others (See individual tests for further information). Your primary care physician may order this test at a routine visit since it aids in the diagnosis of various disorders including anemia, infections and even some cancers. Your doctor may also order this test if you present with symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, fever, or easy bruising/bleeding. The results are not definitive, so any abnormal results usually warrant further testing to reach a diagnosis.
by Dr John Limansky | Jul 3, 2023 | Complete Blood Count (CBC), Hematology
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.
