Lymphocytes (%)

Lymphocytes (%)

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Lymphocytes (%)

Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in your immune system. They are your body's main defense against harmful invaders like bacteria, viruses, and other harmful substances. These tiny fighters are made in different parts of your body, such as the bone marrow, spleen, and lymph nodes. They travel through your bloodstream and lymphatic system, always on the lookout for threats. The percentage of lymphocytes in your blood provides a glimpse of your immune system's ability to fight off infections and diseases. It's like a snapshot of your body's internal security team, showing how well-prepared you are to defend yourself from health risks.

If Your Levels Are High

A high lymphocyte percentage means that your body's immune system is working extra hard to protect you from harmful invaders, like bacteria or viruses. This could be because you're dealing with a recent or ongoing infection, or it might be due to certain medications, like corticosteroids, that can boost your lymphocyte count. Sometimes, conditions that affect your immune system, such as autoimmune disorders or chronic inflammatory diseases, can also cause higher lymphocyte levels. Keep in mind that while a high lymphocyte percentage shows your immune system is active, it doesn't tell us the exact cause or location of the problem.

Symptoms of High Levels

Symptoms of high levels of Lymphocytes (%) may not always be apparent, as they often mirror general signs of illness. These could include fatigue, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and unexplained weight loss.

If Your Levels are Low

Low lymphocyte levels might mean that your immune system isn't working at its best right now. This could be because of various reasons like having been sick recently, feeling stressed, or not getting enough nutrients. Some medications, such as corticosteroids, can also cause a drop in lymphocyte levels. Additionally, certain health conditions like autoimmune disorders, where your immune system accidentally attacks healthy cells, or chronic illnesses like kidney disease, could be contributing factors. Keep in mind that this is just a snapshot of your immune system at a specific time, and these levels can change due to different factors.

Symptoms of Low Levels

Symptoms of low levels of Lymphocytes (%) may not be immediately noticeable, as they often mirror general signs of illness. These could include frequent infections, prolonged recovery from illnesses, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.

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CBC w/ Diff by Access Med Labs

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The complete blood count (CBC) provides a general hematologic assessment. It serves as a screening test for numerous disease states including anemia, inflammatory processes, and leukemia. This test includes the white blood cell differential.

CBC with Differential and Platelets by Access Labcorp Draw

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The CBC with differential provides a broad assessment of blood cells. It evaluates a patient's overall health and screens for a variety of diseases and conditions.

CBC w/ Diff by Boston Heart Diagnostics

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The CBC with differential analyzes blood cells to evaluate a patient's overall health and to screen for a variety of diseases and conditions. Please be advised that Boston Heart Diagnostics policy states that practitioners are unable to order labs on themselves or their immediate family members.

Comprehensive Female Panel Plus by Access Med Labs

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Serum

The Comprehensive Female Panel Plus measures the levels of several hormones and other markers to provide a comprehensive assessment of a patient's health.

Lymphocyte MAP by Cyrex Laboratories

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Measures the integrity of the immune system at the cellular level to help identify a patient’s immune status and immunotype(s), based on 28 key biomarkers and determinants. The Lymphocyte MAP™ is an innovative new test that establishes a new standard in screening the immune system. As the best measurement of immune health, it classifies different lymphocytes beyond the ordinary testing of lymphocyte subpopulations. It includes not only T and B cells and CD4/CD8 ratios, but also the very important Th1, Th2, Treg (regulatory T cells), and Th17 cells and their ratios, as well as a variety of natural killer (NK) cells such as CD56+, CD16+, CD56+ D16+, CD57+, CD57+CD8+, CD57+CD16+ (known as the superkillers), and the immunoregulatory NKT cells. Detects overall immune health of individuals and disorders associated with infections, cancers, allergies/hypersensitivities, mast cell activation, and autoimmunities. Developed and published by Aristo Vojdani, PhD, MSc, CLS, known as the father of functional immunology, in 2004, 2006, 2011, and 2024.

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