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Is A Lymphocyte Count Of 0.8 A Cause For Concern?
Question: Had blood work done and came back with a low absolute lymphocyte count 0.8, where in the past it's been 1.4. I'm concerned about the low value, and what I should/can do about it.
Brief Answer:
lymphocytes are interpreted with the total white cell count- normal
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned about any abnormal value that you may receive but it has to be interpreted in context.
The change is very small and would not be considered an indicator of any disease.
Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell and these are interpreted along with the total white cell count not entirely on its own.
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes- these are all types of white cells.
Your total white cell count is completely normal, it is not decreased in any way, this means that the slight decrease in the absolute lymphocyte count is not significant.
It would only be significant if the total was also decreased.
In the same way, MCV, MCHC, RBC are interpreted with the Hb and not on their own
There is no specific way to increase the lymphocyte count, if you wish it can be monitored by repeating the complete blood count in a few months.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
lymphocytes are interpreted with the total white cell count- normal
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned about any abnormal value that you may receive but it has to be interpreted in context.
The change is very small and would not be considered an indicator of any disease.
Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell and these are interpreted along with the total white cell count not entirely on its own.
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes- these are all types of white cells.
Your total white cell count is completely normal, it is not decreased in any way, this means that the slight decrease in the absolute lymphocyte count is not significant.
It would only be significant if the total was also decreased.
In the same way, MCV, MCHC, RBC are interpreted with the Hb and not on their own
There is no specific way to increase the lymphocyte count, if you wish it can be monitored by repeating the complete blood count in a few months.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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