Question 1

what does a high monocyte count indicate?

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It is not specific.: Increased monocytes may be caused by many different disorders. The most common causes are infection and recovery from neutropenia (low neutrophils in the blood). Other causes include collagen vascular diseases, ulcerative colitis, sprue, sarcoidosis and hematologic diseases.

Question 2

i have a low heamoglobin and high monocyte count. what does this mean?

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Big picture: Low hemoglobin always requires a workup. It may be anything from lack of iron in the diet to replace losses from your periods to a minor hereditary item like thal minor to something serious. Ignore the percentage counts of different white cells; if the absolute monocyte count is more than 1000 (assuming all normally-formed), it might point to something but only if there are other symptoms / signs.

Question 3

had one high monocyte count on blood work but monocyte absolute is normal. is this a concern?

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Abnormal test result: In general, we know that any lab test has a "normal range", but that the results can change from day to day, or hour to hour. If you feel fine (no fevers, night sweats, unexplained weight loss) and the test was just done as a routine, then don't worry. It will likely be normal next time it is tested. If the test remains abnormal, the doctor will look into it further and run more tests.

Question 4

worried about persistent high monocyte count. cbc is normal otherwise but absolute monocytes were high normal back in the fall then 1.1 and now .84 very scared about mds and leukemia?

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: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your monocyte count does not appear to be a cause for concern.     
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Question 5

the result of a cbc shows that my 8 year old daughter has high monocyte count which is 12.7 and her hemoglobin count is 151. she has been having fever for 2 nights already which usually occurs in the evening or at dawn. what does this indicate?

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Could be virus: That level of monos is not worrisome. A virus can cause the fever and many can cause mild elevations of the monocyte count. Her hemoglobin is fine. I would have her rechecked if the fevers continue for more than four days.

Question 6

what could cause high monocyte  count 20% and wbc 3.68 very worried. had all as child , healthy 39 y/o small swollen lymph node on right of neck.?

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If the blood tests..: Are 30 years old, not likely that there is any relationship to the lymph node.

Question 7

low iron, high liver enzymes, high absolute monocytes count.. any correlation?

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No: The absolute monocyte count seldom tells us much in isolation. If by "low iron" you mean a low serum iron, you need it interpreted; if by "low iron" you mean a low hemoglobin / hematocrit, you are anemic and this is serious. High liver enzymes require a workup for alcohol and drug toxicity, hepatitis, hemochromatosis, wilson's & others. Never focus just on labs.

Question 8

high monocyte %, manual count in toddler. all other results on cbc normal, mono ct 16. cause for concern?

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Not necessarily: The monocytes are often up some in a variety of viral illnesses but less commonly than the lymphocytes. Infectious mononucleosis does occur in a muted ( less intense) form in toddlers & the usual mono blood test can be negative until months after the illness has passed. If the kid is cruising around enjoying life i would ignore the test & get back to living.

Question 9

high couny of monocytes, low count of mcv for 7 years old female girl.

Accepted Answer

Follow up: My own MCV runs a bit low perhaps because i may carry a  alpha-thal gene or two.  If your daughter is borderline iron-deficient or has beta-thal minor (the two most likely possibilities), her pediatrician can tell you; both are worth knowing. I would draw no conclusion from a high monocyte absolute count or percentage. Thanks for asking.

Question 10

what does high monocyte, lymphocyte, and wbc count mean?

Accepted Answer

Impossible: About a thousand different possibilities. You must provide us some context to this question.  The better option, however, is to demand an explanation of your results from the physician who ordered the test.

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Worried about persistent high monocyte count. cbc is normal otherwise but absolute monocytes were high normal back in the fall then 1.1 and now .84 very scared about mds and leukemia?

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The result of a cbc shows that my 8 year old daughter has high monocyte count which is 12.7 and her hemoglobin count is 151. she has been having fever for 2 nights already which usually occurs in the evening or at dawn. what does this indicate?

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What could cause high monocyte count 20% and wbc 3.68 very worried. had all as child , healthy 39 y/o small swollen lymph node on right of neck.?

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Low iron, high liver enzymes, high absolute monocytes count.. any correlation?

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High monocyte %, manual count in toddler. all other results on cbc normal, mono ct 16. cause for concern?

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High couny of monocytes, low count of mcv for 7 years old female girl.

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