👌Series 2 💥 EP4 🛡️ WBC (Leukocytes)

What is this number saying about the body?

After knowing RBC, Hb and Hct, which are about erythrocytes,

Another value that many people often observe in health tests is the WBC (White Blood Cell) or white blood cells.

Many people understand that.

WBC High = Infected

But the truth is not always the case.

🛡️ WBC?

Leukocytes are part of the immune system, responsible for protecting the body from pathogens, foreign bodies, and play a role in the inflammatory response.

In other words, it is the "national defense force" of the body.

📌 Estimated reference range

Adult General

4,000-10,000 cells / microliter (cells / L)

Reference ranges may vary by age, laboratory and method of examination.

🔺 If the WBC is higher than usual,

It may be found in many conditions, such as

The body is infected.

There's inflammation.

Physical stress

After heavy exercise

Using certain drugs, such as steroids,

🔻. If the WBC is below normal,

Could be caused by

Some kind of viral infection.

Side effects of drugs

Bone marrow abnormality

Some health conditions

Therefore, high or low WBCs do not tell the cause alone, but must be considered in combination with other symptoms and results.

📌. Important thing to know.

The WBC is just "total white blood cell count."

If the doctor wants more detailed information, further tests may be performed, such as individual types of leukocytes (Neutrophil, Lymphocyte, etc.).

So don't panic when you see an abnormal number, because only one test can't be diagnosed.

The results should be consulted for a doctor to evaluate with symptoms, health history, and other results.

📌 next episode.

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