Vital laboratory package Sport Woman includes 31 values that indicate what changes you can make in your lifestyle habits to improve your fitness and endurance.
Neutrophils
Neutrophils are the most important and common type of white blood cells.
Neutrophils
- Neutrophils are the most important and common type of white blood cells.
- Main function of neutrophils is to destroy damaged tissue and pathogens attacking the body.
- B-Neut test measures the level of neutrophils in the blood and L-Neut% test shows the percentage of neutrophils in all white blood cells.
What are neutrophils?
Neutrophils are the most important and common type of white blood cells. They make up an average of 55–70% of all the white blood cells. Unlike some other white blood cells, neutrophils are not limited to a specific part of the bloodstream but can move freely through different tissues in the body.
The main function of neutrophils is to destroy damaged tissue and pathogens attacking the body. The body must constantly produce more neutrophils because their lifespan is short.
Reference values for neutrophils
Reference levels may vary depending on the laboratory and the test analysis method.
B-Neut
B-Neut test measures the level of neutrophils in the blood.
Reference value for neutrophils (B-Neut) in adult men and women is 1-5–6.7 (xE9/l).
L-Neut%
L-Neut% test shows the percentage of neutrophils in all white blood cells.
Reference value for neutrophils (L-Neut%) in adult men and women is 40–75%.
Low neutrophil level (neutropenia)
Neutropenia, an abnormally low level of neutrophils in the blood, makes a person more susceptible to bacterial infections.
Neutropenia can be caused by:
- Some medicines
- Chemotherapy
- Leukaemia
- Various viral diseases
- Severe aplastic anemia
- Diseases and conditions affecting the bone marrow
- Some rare hereditary diseases, such as Fanconi anemia and Shwachman-Diamond syndrome
Neutropenia may be acute or chronic. Neutropenia is considered acute if its duration is less than three months and chronic if its duration is more than three months.
High neutrophil level (neutrophilia)
Neutrophilia, or high levels of neutrophils in the blood, is most commonly caused by a bacterial infection. Other causes may include heart attack and other infarctions, metabolic and endocrine diseases, blood diseases, and some medications. Neutrophil levels may also be elevated by excessive exercise, high stress levels and smoking.
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.
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Vital laboratory package Man 50+ includes 37 values and provides you with a comprehensive overview of your health. Vital’s doctors have developed this laboratory package based on some of the most important values that affect age-related lifestyle diseases, as well as values that are interesting to monitor specifically for you as a man over 50 years old.
Vital laboratory package Woman 50+ includes 40 values and provides senior women with a broad overview of their health. Vital’s doctors have developed this laboratory package based on some of the most important values that affect age-related lifestyle diseases, as well as values that are interesting to monitor specifically for you as a woman over 50 years old.
Vital laboratory package Total Plus includes 35 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 Total includes 26 values and is a great choice when you want to gain more thorough information about the well-being of your body.
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A PSA blood test gives you the opportunity to gain insight into your own PSA level. It can provide you with the information to detect and treat prostate cancer at an early stage. We offer this especially to men over 40.
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Leukocytes – Reference values and general information about white blood cells
White blood cells fight viruses, bacteria, parasites, and other intruders that threaten the health of the body.
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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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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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Neutrophils
Neutrophils are the most important and common type of white blood cells.
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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.
Article updated:
19 February 2024