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Blood Cell Count Interpretation
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Neutrophils
Normal values: 40-60% of WBC count. Abnormalities: High - Bacterial infections, Inflammatory disorders. Low - Bone marrow suppression, Severe bacterial infections.
RBC Count
Normal values: Male: 4.7 - 6.1 million cells/mcL, Female: 4.2 - 5.4 million cells/mcL. Abnormalities: High - Polycythemia, Dehydration. Low - Anemia, Hemorrhage.
Platelet Count
Normal values: 150,000 - 450,000 cells/mcL. Abnormalities: High - Myeloproliferative disorders, Cancers. Low - Bone marrow suppression, Autoimmune diseases, Medications.
Lymphocytes
Normal values: 20-40% of WBC count. Abnormalities: High - Viral infections, Certain cancers. Low - Prolonged illness, Immunosuppression, HIV.
Basophils
Normal values: 0.5-1% of WBC count. Abnormalities: High - Myeloproliferative disorders, Hypothyroidism. Low - Acute infections, Hyperthyroidism.
Hematocrit (Hct)
Normal values: Male: 38.8 - 50.0%, Female: 34.9 - 44.5%. Abnormalities: High - Dehydration, Polycythemia. Low - Anemia, Overhydration.
Monocytes
Normal values: 2-8% of WBC count. Abnormalities: High - Chronic inflammatory states, Parasitic infections. Low - Bone marrow suppression, Corticosteroid therapy.
WBC Count
Normal values: 4,500 - 11,000 cells/mcL. Abnormalities: High - Infection, Inflammation, Leukemia. Low - Bone marrow disorders, Severe infections.
Hemoglobin (Hgb)
Normal values: Male: 13.8 - 17.2 g/dL, Female: 12.1 - 15.1 g/dL. Abnormalities: High - Polycythemia, Low oxygen environment. Low - Anemia, Blood loss.
Eosinophils
Normal values: 1-4% of WBC count. Abnormalities: High - Allergic reactions, Parasitic infections, Certain cancers. Low - Drug toxicity, Stress.
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