A platelet count is measured as part of a complete blood count (CBC), which also measures your red and white blood cell counts. Sometimes, in addition to the number of cells, a doctor will also ...

Labs typically list each type of white blood cell as a percentage on your blood test report. This report may refer to the overall count as the leukocyte count. It’s another term for white blood ...

This blood test counts the number of white blood cells in your blood sample and your basophils. Most often, a hematology (study of blood) machine counts your basophils. Basophils have special ...

Pembrolizumab combo before/after surgery and radiation significantly improved event-free survival in resectable advanced head ...

Background: Emergency department evaluation of young febrile children often includes a white blood cell count. Although a high white blood cell count is associated with an increased likelihood of ...

Their blood has high white blood cell counts, making it a potential source of antibacterial and antiviral compounds. Their blood is clear due to the absence of hemoglobin, allowing them to thrive in ...

Given these findings, a practical approach is to monitor white blood cell (WBC) count with a differential (including absolute neutrophil count) once a week in patients who are receiving vancomycin ...

A high monocyte count, referred to as monocytosis, occurs when the body is subject to acute or chronic inflammation caused by things like infections, trauma, medications, autoimmune diseases, and ...