Question 1

what do low absolute monocytes meam?

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Various reasons: A low monocyte count can occur for a variety of reasons:  physical illness, medications, or vitamin deficiencies. Illnesses that affect the bone marrow, such as hiv, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus, are among the most common causes for a low monocyte count. This symptom may also develop as a side effect of some medications or deficiencies in vitamins such as folate (folic acid) and vitamin B12 deficiency.

Question 2

what does it mean to have low absolute monocytes?

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Not much: There are no specific disorders associated with low monocyte count. If you are otherwise well, do not worry about a low monocyte count.

Question 3

what is a low absolute monocyte count related to?

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Nothing: If you feel well and have no other abnormalities, it is a non-concern. Remember that reference ranges are set so that several percent of otherwise-healthy folk are outsideon either end.

Question 4

what to do if i have low monocytes please help. urgent?

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Is that all?: An absolute low monocyte count is never a cause of concern in the absence of other findings, i.e., clinical ilness that's obvious, or very abnormal blood count results. The reference ranges are set so that several percent of healthy folks fall outside on either end.

Question 5

hello.  my monocyte count is in normal range but my abs monocyte count is low.  what does this mean?

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Hard to say.: One lab value is pretty meaningless.  Any result needs to be considered in light of the symptoms being treated.  If you are otherwise fine, consider repeating it if you are concerned in a couple of weeks.

Question 6

monocyte %high, abs mc low, how does that work? i understand the dif concepts, but that doesn't make sense, can someone explain?

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Total WBCs low: Let say that your total white blood cell count was quite low, but of those few cells present, most of them are monocytes, thus the % of monocytes of the total wbcs would be high. However, since you don't have many wbcs to begin with, your absolute monocyte number would be abnormally low (a high % of a really low number is still too low).

Question 7

why low rbc and high monocytes?   rbc=4.0 and monocytes=11.0

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RBC/monocytes: I would not develop a theory based on a single abnormal complete blood count result with minimal shifts beyond normal values. If the rest of the complete blood count looks normal and you have no symptoms, i would repeat it in a month for your peace of mind.

Question 8

what causes lymphocytes to be low and monocytes to be high?

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Symptoms?: It is very hard to give meaning to lab values without the clinical context (symptoms) and the exact lab values (how high or low). In general, what you describe could be due to an infection, perhaps caused by a bacteria. More information could be helpful.

Question 9

what kind of doctor should i visit if i have low monocytes?

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I would start with: Your personal physician. He or she can work up to determine if a specialty consultation is indicated.

Question 10

what can cause basophils to be high 6 , and monocytes to be low 2?

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Lots of things!: Realize that the "count" of different types of wbc's (white blood cells) is based on a total of 100.  So anything that shifts one way or the other affects everything else.  For instance - if you have a bacterial infection and your neutrophils are high (80) - everything else will be "low".  Basophils of 6 is a minor elevation.  But....In general - inflammation, increased estrogen, asthma, sinusitis.

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Hello. my monocyte count is in normal range but my abs monocyte count is low. what does this mean?

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Monocyte %high, abs mc low, how does that work? i understand the dif concepts, but that doesn't make sense, can someone explain?

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Why low rbc and high monocytes? rbc=4.0 and monocytes=11.0

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