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White blood cells (leukocytes) make up about 1% of our blood and they help protect the body against illness and disease.
White blood cells are produced in the bone marrow and stored in the blood and lymph tissues.
What Is the Function of White Blood Cells?
There are several different types of white blood cells that each have slightly different functions.
Neutrophils
These white blood cells are the body’s first line of defense when infection occurs
They kill and digest bacteria and fungi and turn into pus when they die
These are the most numerous type of white blood cell, comprising about 60 to 70% of the total number of white blood cells
Lymphocytes
These white blood cells create antibodies to fight against bacteria, viruses, and other harmful germs
There are many different types of lymphocytes
They make up about 30% of the total number of white blood cells
Monocytes
These white blood cells have a longer lifespan than other white blood cells and help to break down bacteria
They make up about 8% of the total number of white blood cells
Eosinophils
These white blood cells attack and kill parasites and cancer cells
They also help with allergic responses
They make up about 1 to 3% of the total number of white blood cells
Basophils
These white blood cells release histamine during an allergic reaction which promotes blood flow to the body’s tissues
They play a role in fighting infection
They make up about 0.5% of the total number of white blood cells
What Is a Dangerous White Blood Cell Count?
A normal white blood cell count is generally about 4,500 to 11,000/μL.
White blood cell counts that are too high or too low may be dangerous, depending on the cause.
A high white blood cell count is called leukocytosis, which is generally diagnosed when white blood cell levels exceed 11,000/μL. This occurs when the immune system is stimulated in some way.
Causes of high white blood cell counts include:
Infections, such as bacterial infections
Leukemia and lymphoma, which are types of cancers
Trauma
Extensive wounds or burns
Acute or chronic inflammation such as from autoimmune disease, Allergies, and other inflammatory problems
Cigarette smoking
Use of certain drugs, including corticosteroids heparin, lithium, albuterol, and similar drugs
A low white blood cell count is called leucopenia, which is generally diagnosed when white blood cell levels are below 4,500/μL.
Causes of low white blood cell counts include:
Tumors or disease in the bone marrow
Certain drugs, such as chemotherapy for cancer, some antibiotics and diuretics, anti-thyroid hormone drugs, captopril, seizure medications, and others
Liver and spleen problems
Radiation therapy to treat cancer
Leukemia and other cancers
Physical or emotional stress
What else can I help you with?
Would appendicitis show up on a blood test?
yes.And the white blood cell will count very high due to the infection of apendicsus.
Can allergies cause white blood cell count to be higher than normal?
No, because if you are allergic the eosinophil is up while if you have a high white cell count means that you have an infection.
Why is your white blood cell count 28?
swollen prostate and white cell count 28
Is 3.9 a dangerous white blood count level?
White cell count should be between 3 and 10 (x10^9/L) so 3.7 is low but OK.
What happens if white blood cell count is high?
If white blood cell count is high that means the body is responding to an infection.
What is White blood cells is high?
For adults, a high white blood cell count is 10,500 leukocytes per microliter of blood. Average white blood cell count is 4,500 to 10,500.
Can Paxil affect white blood cell count?
I'm on it and I was sent to the doctor for a low white blood cell count so maybe
WBC count with differential?
The white blood cell count and differential determine the number of white blood cells and the percentage of each type of white blood cell in a person's blood.
Is 4.3 an abnormal white blood cell?
Yes, 4.3 is a low white blood cell count.
High white blood cell count?
i have a white cell count of 13.7 is this high This is above the normal range.
Does white blood cell count go up if you have cancer?
White blood cell count goes down. Red stays the same.
A special type of white blood cell count used as a diagnostic tool is known as?
A special type of white blood cell count used as a diagnostic tool is known as a differential white blood cell count. This test measures the percentage of different types of white blood cells in the blood, providing valuable information about the body's immune response and potential underlying health conditions.
