When someone undergoes a CBC ( complete blood count) test,& lymphocytosis reads 56.4%, what does it signify?

Answer 1

Lymphocytosis is an increase in the number of lymphocytes in the blood. Lymphocytosis conventionally refers to a lymphocyte count greater than 4000 per microliter, however the number may be higher in infants and children. It is common in acute viral infections, including glandular fever, but it may also be seen with intracellular bacterial infections, such as in tuberculosis. The malignant blood disease chronic lymphocytic leukaemia can cause a massive lymphocytosis, as can other leukaemias. Lymphocytosis, preceded by leukopenia, is also seen in the Icteric Phase of a viral hepatitis infection.

Answer 2

Your CBC results list the lymphocyte count. Elevated levels may indicate active viral infections such as measles, rubella, chickenpox, or mononucleosis.

The normal range depends on your local lab, but is uaully between 14-51 for adults.

Your lab results should be reviewed by the physician ordering the test, and discussed with you if there are any notable abnormal results. There's a bit more to interpreting the results than just being a few points out of range.

I've added a link below that provides a patients' guide to a CBC, published by the National Institutes of Health

Answer 3

I assume you had a CBC and that the results showed Lymphocytes 56.4%? Is that your concern, only I would expect to see the WBC high as well, but you do not mention that.

Answer 4

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