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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.
Monocytes
- Monocytes are largest of the white blood cells.
- They are able to travel from blood to other tissues and differentiate into macrophages or phagocytes.
- White blood cells are an important part of the human immune system.
What are monocytes?
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.
Monocytes are the largest of white blood cells. They make up an average of 3–8% of all the white blood cells. Monocytes are able to move from blood to tissues and act as phagocytes that break down pathogens and remnants of dead cells.
Low monocyte level (monocytopenia)
Monocytopenia, a lower than normal monocyte count, can occur for example in the context of the following conditions and diseases:
- Aplastic anemia
- Leukemia
- Severe burns
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- HIV infection
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Radiation therapy
High monocyte level (monocytosis)
Monocytosis, a higher than normal monocyte count, can occur for example in the context of the following conditions and diseases:
- Hematological diseases
- Infections such as tuberculosis, viral infections, malaria, and syphilis
- Autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel diseases
- Sarcoidosis
- Some cancers
- Heart attack
- HIV infection
- Depression
- Childbirth
- Obesity
- Severe pneumonia
- Liver disease due to alcoholism
Laboratory package Iron deficiency Total includes 12 values that provide insight into your iron levels, iron stores, and whether you suffer from any potential anemia.
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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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Thrombocytes, blood cell platelet count
Thrombocytes, or platelets, are vital to the functioning of the blood clotting system.
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Neutrophils
Neutrophils are the most important and common type of white blood cells.
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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.
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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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Mean corpuscular volume of red blood cells (MCV)
MCV is tested when looking for the causes of diagnosed anemia.
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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.
Article updated:
14 May 2024