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Basophils are white blood cells
Basophils are white blood cells that fight parasitic diseases, prevent unnecessary blood clotting, and mediate allergic reactions.
Basophils
- Basophil is one type of white blood cells produced by the bone marrow.
- Basophils protect us from parasitic diseases.
- The B-Baso test measures the level of basophils in the blood and L-Baso% test shows the relative percentage of basophils in lymphocytes.
What are basophils?
Basophils are white blood cells produced by the bone marrow. White blood cells are an important part of our immune system helping to protect the body against pathogens.
Basophils protect us from parasitic diseases, prevent unnecessary blood clotting, and mediate allergic reactions.
What does a low basophil count mean?
Low basophil count can be caused by:
- Hyperthyroidism
- Infections
- Acute allergic reactions
What does a high basophil count mean?
High basophil count can be caused by:
- Hypothyroidism
- Myeloproliferative disorders, such as polycythaemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and myelofibrosis. These are blood diseases in which the bone marrow produces too many red blood cells, platelets, or white blood cells.
- Leukemia
- Autoimmune disease
Vital laboratory package Sport Man includes 30 values that indicate what changes you can make in your lifestyle habits to improve your fitness and endurance.
Vital laboratory package Total Plus includes 37 values and is an even more comprehensive health check for those who seek a deeper insight into their body’s well-being and greater opportunities to make better choices to improve their health.
Vital laboratory package Basic includes 21 values that give you a wide range of information on how your body is doing. It includes blood count, cholesterol levels, blood glucose, ferritin and studies of the functioning of the thyroid gland, liver and kidneys.
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Hematocrit, volume percentage of red blood cells in blood
Hematocrit measures the percentage of red blood cells in the blood. In anemia, the red blood cell count is reduced.
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Hemoglobin (Hb) – Measurement and reference values
When suspecting anemia, it is important to test the hemoglobin. Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include paleness and fatigue.
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Lymphocytes are white blood cells
Lymphocytes are involved in the identification and destruction of micro-organisms, foreign molecules and cancer cells.
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Mean corpuscular volume of red blood cells (MCV)
MCV is tested when looking for the causes of diagnosed anemia.
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Mean hemoglobin mass of red blood cell (MCH)
MCH is usually measured as a part of blood count and is used to help diagnose anemia.
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Monocytes are white blood cells
White blood cells are an important part of the human immune system. They protect the body from attacks of bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Bone marrow produces five different types of white blood cells, one of which is the monocyte.
Article updated:
14 May 2024