Question 1

what do low lymphocytes indicate?

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Immunodeficiency: lymphocytes are the regulators of our immune system.
Low lymphocyte count is less than 500/ mm3 
this can be part of a total low white count ( say bone marrow failure or plastic anemia, or after chemotherapy) or it can be caused by connective tissue disease like Lupus. Immunosuppressants, HIV , and Severe acute respiratory distress are viral causes as well.
legionella and certain zoonosis can too

Question 2

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 3

why is my lymphocyte count always so low?

Accepted Answer

Reference ranges: The reference range for any lab value usually should include 95% of normal people. So, you could be in the 5% that are outside the range. Alternatively you could have one of several selective deficiencies in lymphocyte subclasses. If you're otherwise healthy though, they are unlikely.

Question 4

what does a low lymphocyte and high monocyte mean?

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Depends: This depends upon what is abnormal. If the percentages of lymphs are low and monos high, it is likely that some stress has caused an increase of cortisol level, driving both of these changes. If the absolute levels of these cell types are abnormal, there could be a more serious infection or a bone marrow disorder that requires further investigation.

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

hi. does it matter if i had low lymphocytes? thanks

Accepted Answer

Several things: This problem can only be solved by seeing your doctor and being evaluated face-to-face.  After a thorough examination, your doctor should be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 7

how do you correct a low absolute lymphocyte count of 1.09k/ul?

Accepted Answer

: Most cases are benign and transient. Numbers are not treated, but conditions. If you have workup to detect a specific condition that indeed is positive, treating that specific condition will help with the respective count. Your actual count would be borderline normal on the low side for most labs.

Question 8

can you please help what could be the reason for low lymphocyte 1.3?

Accepted Answer

Incomplete info: Is your lymphocyte count 1.3 million/cmm or is it 1.3% of the total WBC count?  Please note that all lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the test is usually in the best position to do that.

Question 9

what could a high lymphocyte and low neutrpjils means if you have lupus?

Accepted Answer

Maybe nothing: These levels fluctuate wildly even from hour to hour, often with no obvious cause. They are never more than a small part of any medical puzzle

Question 10

what to do if i have low lymphocytes of 11% . should be i concern for this?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: What is your total WBC count? Lymphocyte count of 11% is insufficient information to provide an opinion. Please note that all test results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and your doctor is in the best position to do that.

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