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White Blood Cell Count

Also known as: WBC, Leukocyte count, White count
Related tests: Full blood count
Common Questions
  1. Are there different types of WBCs?
2. How do you treat abnormal WBC levels?


1. Are there different types of WBCs? Yes. There are five main types: neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.



2. How do you treat abnormal WBC levels? Treatment depends upon the cause. Infections usually cause increased WBC counts and may be treated with antibiotics. Some diseases cause decreased counts and may be treated simply with bed rest. Leukaemias require chemotherapy and other treatments.





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