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White Blood Count/ Leukocyte Count/ Total WBC/ White Count |
| Test | White Blood Count/ Leukocyte Count/ Total WBC/ White Count |
| Indication | Used to evaluate White cell enumeration, evaluate myelopoiesis, bacterial and viral infections, toxic metabolic processes, diagnose leukemia stages. |
| Physiology | WBC counts from actively crying babies may show leukocytosis and may suggest bacterial infections. |
| Normal Range | Peripheral blood: 4500-11,000/mm3 (4.5-11 X 109/L) Possible Panic Range: < 2500/mm3 (2.5X109/L) or > 30000/mm3 (>30.0X109/L). |
| Test Method | Haemocytometer counting chamber |
| Related Tests | Anti-neutrophil Antibody, Chromosome Analysis, Complete Blood Count, Total WBC Count |
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