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What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

What do the absolute monocytes on lab test indicate? My friend has the following test results flagged on her report. I need to know what this tests and whether I should take it up with MD. MCHC - 31.5 Range: 32-36 - g/dL Flag: L RDW - 15.4 Range: 11.0-15.0 - % Flag: H ABSOLUTE MONOCYTES - 980 Range: 200-950 - cells/uL Flag: H
Mon, 18 Feb 2019
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Hello,

"Absolute" means that it is the direct number of monocytes counted, as opposed to a percentage, which is an inexact number of monocytes relative to all of the other blood cells in the complete blood count (CBC). Your friend's monocytes are minimally elevated. Monocytes can become elevated in bacterial infections, viral infections, autoimmune disorders, and some cancers. So it is pretty non-specific. If there isn't an obvious cause for the elevation (which is really quite mild), such as an infection, then it should be repeated in a month or two to see if that slight elevation has resolved.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh, General & Family Physician

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What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

Hello, Absolute means that it is the direct number of monocytes counted, as opposed to a percentage, which is an inexact number of monocytes relative to all of the other blood cells in the complete blood count (CBC). Your friend s monocytes are minimally elevated. Monocytes can become elevated in bacterial infections, viral infections, autoimmune disorders, and some cancers. So it is pretty non-specific. If there isn t an obvious cause for the elevation (which is really quite mild), such as an infection, then it should be repeated in a month or two to see if that slight elevation has resolved. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh, General & Family Physician