WHITE BLOOD FUNCTION CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

CELL WHEN INCREASE IN THE

BLOODSTREAM
Neutrophils Help protect your body If there are too many neutrophils
from infections by killing in your bloodstream, you may
bacteria, fungi and develop leukocytosis, or a high
foreign debris. total white blood cell count. You
may have symptoms such as
fevers or recurring infections.
Lymphocytes Consist of T cells, natural Having a temporarily high
killer cells and B cells to lymphocyte count usually means
protect against viral that your body is working as it
infections and produce should to protect you from germs
proteins to help you fight that make you sick. Less often,
infection (antibodies). lymphocytosis is a sign of a more
serious condition.
Eosinophils Identify and destroy Eosinophilia is the technical
parasites, cancer cells name for an increased eosinophil
and assists basophils count. Eosinophilia is not always
with your allergic related to an underlying condition.
response. It may be caused by Reactions to
medications and Toxins. a high
absolute eosinophil count also
indicate a viral or bacterial
infection, parasites, allergies, or
asthma.

Basophils Produces an allergic A high basophil count is

response like coughing, called basophilia. Basophilia can
sneezing or a runny occur for several reasons,
nose. including Chronic inflammation
due to infections
like influenza and tuberculosis,
Essential thrombocythemia, and
blood cancer.

Monocytes Defend against infection A high monocyte level may be a

by cleaning up damaged sign of inflammation, infection,
cells. acute stress, blood disorders, and
other health issues.