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White Blood Cell Count

Also known as: WBC count, Leukocyte count, White count
Formal name: White Blood Cell Count
Related tests: Complete blood count, Blood smear
Common Questions
  1. Are there different types of WBCs?
2. How do you treat abnormal WBC levels?


1. Are there different types of WBCs? Yes. There are five main types: neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.



2. How do you treat abnormal WBC levels? Treatment depends upon the cause. Infections that cause increased WBC counts may be treated with antibiotics. Once the infection has been cured, WBC levels will return to normal. Leukemias require chemotherapy and other treatments.






This article was last reviewed on March 2, 2008.
 
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