Question 1

what is a lymphocyte?

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White Blood Cell: A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell that helps our bodies fight infections. In general, there are three types of lymphocytes (b, t, and nk cells).

Question 2

hi just wondeting what lymphocyte surface markers -lsm1 are?

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Pathology stuff: The pathology team uses this to tell different kinds of lymphocytes apart, because they all look alike on the most familiar tissue stains.

Question 3

what are causes for low lymphocytes?

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Many causes: A low lymphocyte count can be caused by many different disorders.  These include radiation, chemotherapy, corticosteroids, starvation, aplastic anemia, some types of malignancies and infections, renal failure, collagen vascular disease, congenital immunodeficiency and abnormal lymphatic circulation.

Question 4

my lymphocytes are 42.5 is that normal?

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Percentage?: Lymphocytes and neutrophils fluctuate spectacularly over the short-term. Unless the absolute counts are very far from the reference range (which is set to include most but by no means all healthies), don't worry; i actually wish labs wouldn't even report percentages. If your lympocyte count is 42, 500 your physician would already have advised you about his/her concerns.

Question 5

i was wondering what are causes of low lymphocytes?

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Many: You know already that the reference ranges given for labs are set to that several percent of healthy folks fall outside on any particular test. The stresses of daily living cause the absolute lymphocyte and granulocyte counts to fluctuate wildly. If you're quite low and there's no explanation, think about asking for a HIV check. Best wishes.

Question 6

my lymphocyte count is 49.8. should i be concerned?

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: Suspect the number you mentioned is the percentage of lymphocytes, not the actual number.The absolute number is always to be considered since it represents the actual number of lymphocytes. The ratio is calculated by dividing absolute number of specific subsets of white blood cells or leukocytes to the total number of leukocytes and it can be deceiving.

Question 7

absolute lymphocytes mean?

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Total number: In a given volume of blood, rather than percentage. It's a more helpful number. Only very marked deviation from the reference range is worrisome.

Question 8

does excema cause low lymphocytes?

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Not likely: Eczema which is a chronic skin condition is not likely to cause lymphopenia or low lymphocytes. The other way around the link might be there, meaning that low lymphocytes and the reason for why they are low might cause you eczema.

Question 9

why would absolute lymphocytes be low?

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Various causes: Most common cause of low lymphocytes are an infection which usually resolves. One of the common causes of low lymphocytes is HIV which affects the lymphocytes and reduces their number. If low, the patient should see a hematologist.

Question 10

why are absolute lymphocytes important?

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Immune system: Absolute lymphocytes refers only to the number of lymphocytes present in the blood (as opposed to the percentage). Lymphocytes are important as they participate in the immune system and help us to fight off viral infections, give us immunity, monitor our bodies for the presence of "non-self" including cancer cells and fight encapsulated organisms.

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