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Is basophils a leukocyte

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In humans the most abundant Leukocyte is the Neutrophil 62%, then Eosinohpils at 2.3%then Basophils at 0.4% , Monocytes are 5.3% and Lymphocytes are 30%. These percentages are in a normal blood count and can change during active disease process.

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Yes, basophils are a member of the white blood cell (leukocyte) family. It represents about .01% to .03% of all the circulating leukocytes at any time.

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