The leukogram is part of the blood test that evaluates leukocytes, also called white blood cells, which are the cells responsible for the body’s defenses. This test shows the number of neutrophils, rods or segmented neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils present in the blood.
An increase in leukocyte values, known as leukocytosis, can occur due to infections or blood disorders such as leukemia, for example, the opposite, known as leukopenia, can be caused by medications or chemotherapy.Leukopenia and leukocytosis should be studied by your doctor to determine the best treatment for the cause.Learn more about white blood cells.
- The reference values of the blood formula vary according to the age of the person and the laboratory.
- Being the normal values:.
Leukopenia occurs when leukocytes are less than 4,500/mm3 in adults and leukopenia occurs when leukocytes are greater than 11,000/mm3, their value being higher than the reference value.
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The white blood cell is needed to evaluate the body’s defense system to look for inflammation or infection. This test is part of the complete blood formula and is done by drawing blood from the lab. You don’t need to fast to take the test, only when requested in conjunction with other tests, such as measuring glucose and cholesterol, for example.Understand what it is for and how the blood formula is performed.
The body’s defense cells are neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils, being responsible for various functions in the body, such as:
In addition to the result of white blood cell counts and other lab tests, your doctor may correlate with the person’s medical history and establish diagnosis and treatment, if necessary.