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Total Leukocyte Count (TLC):Leukocytes are White Blood Cells defending the body against infections and diseases.

Normal values: 4,000 - 11,000 cells/cu.mm (cubic millimeter)

Low TLC suggests (less than 4000 cells/cu.mm):Decrease in White Blood Cells which is termed Leucopenia. It is seen in the following conditions:•

In patients undergoing Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy.•

Aplastic Anaemia - failure of formation of white and red blood cells.•

Influenza.•

Typhoid.•

malaria.•

Dengue.•

Tuberculosis.•

In patients taking Antibiotic medications e.g. minocycline.High TLC suggests (more than 11,000 cells /cu.mm):Increase in White Blood Cells is termed Leucocytosis. It is seen in the following conditions:•

It is commonly seen in acutely ill patients.•

In new born babies - this is normal and will settle down.•

Viral, fungal, bacterial and parasitic infections.•

Pneumonia.•

Trauma and Inflammation.•

Rheumatic Arthritis.•

Acute gout.•

Connective tissue disorders.•

Pelvic inflammatory disease.•

Cystitis - inflammation of the urinary bladder.•

Leukemia (blood cancer).

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