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What Causes Elevated Monocyte Count?

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Posted on Tue, 1 Aug 2017
Question: On a recent blood test my Monocyte level was approximately 11% which was above the normal percentage. Should I be concerned?
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Isolated marginal increase is monocyte count is nothing to be worried about

Detailed Answer:
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The increase in monocytes level is only marginal.
The normal range of monocytes is 2-10%.
An isolated marginal increase in monocyte level os not indicative of any disorders. There is nothing to be worried about.

Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
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Dr.Lekshmi
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What Causes Elevated Monocyte Count?

Brief Answer: Isolated marginal increase is monocyte count is nothing to be worried about Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic The increase in monocytes level is only marginal. The normal range of monocytes is 2-10%. An isolated marginal increase in monocyte level os not indicative of any disorders. There is nothing to be worried about. Hope this answers your question Please address further questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi