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Absolute Lymphocyte Count Test
Absolute Lymphocyte Count Test
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What are Lymphocytes?
- Type of White Blood Cell: Lymphocytes are a crucial component of the immune system, responsible for fighting infections and maintaining immune responses.
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Subtypes: There are three main types of lymphocytes:
- B Cells: Produce antibodies to neutralize pathogens.
- T Cells: Destroy infected or cancerous cells and help regulate immune responses.
- Natural Killer (NK) Cells: Attack and destroy virus-infected cells and tumor cells.
Why is the Absolute Lymphocyte Count Done?
- Diagnosis: Helps diagnose and monitor conditions where lymphocyte levels may be elevated or decreased.
- Infections: Useful in evaluating the body's response to infections, especially viral infections.
- Immune System Disorders: Assesses immune function in conditions like autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiency disorders, and lymphoproliferative disorders.
When Should You Get an Absolute Lymphocyte Count?
- Symptoms: If you have symptoms suggesting an infection (e.g., fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes), immune deficiency, or autoimmune disorders.
- Chronic Conditions: Individuals with chronic infections, immune system disorders, or cancers of the blood and lymphatic system.
- Monitoring: To monitor response to treatments affecting the immune system, such as chemotherapy or immunosuppressive therapy.