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The aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT) test measures liver function and damage.
Leukocytes (B-Leuk) – Reference values and general information about white blood cells
White blood cells fight viruses, bacteria, parasites, and other intruders that threaten the health of the body.
Leukocytes or white blood cells (B-Leuk)
- Leukocytes, or white blood cells, act as anti-inflammatories in the body.
- Leukocytes are an important part of the immune system.
- Their number increases with inflammation.
What are leukocytes?
Leukocytes, or white blood cells, act as anti-inflammatories in the body and are an important part of the immune system. The fB-Leuk test shows the total white blood cell count in the blood. The fB-Leuk value is calculated in connection with the leukocyte differential (B-Diffi) test in a complete blood count.
There are five types of leukocytes:
- neutrophils
- eosinophils
- basophils
- lymphocytes
- monocytes
White blood cells play a crucial role in our health. White blood cells fight viruses, bacteria, parasites, and other intruders that threaten the health of the body. Their number increases with inflammation.
White blood cells are formed in the bone marrow, from where they circulate throughout the body in the bloodstream. Most of the white blood cells are stored in tissues, and only a small portion of them circulate in the blood. Nevertheless, blood tests can provide a good picture of the overall white blood cell situation in the body.
B-Leuk measurement
B-Leuk test shows the total white blood cell count in the blood. Normally, a person’s blood contains between 3.4 and 8.2 billion white blood cells per litre of blood. Both low and high levels of leukocytes in the blood indicate health problems.
Reference values for leukocytes
Reference value for leukocytes (B-Leuk) in adult men and women is between 3.4 and 8.2 xE9/L.
What is the cause of a high white blood cell count?
A high B-Leuk value may be due to various reasons. An increase in the number of white blood cells is called leukocytosis.
Slightly elevated values are quite common. The values can be elevated due to pregnancy, physical or mental exertion or stress, eating, smoking, or cortisone medication, for example, .
The number of leukocytes increases in many diseases, especially in bacterial infections. Other common causes of elevated leukocyte values include the common cold, influenza and other viral diseases, as well as allergies.
A significant increase in the number of white blood cells occurs in several types of leukemia.
What is the cause of a low white blood cell count?
A decrease in the number of white blood cells is called leukopenia. A reduced white blood cell count weakens the body’s defence system.
The number of white blood cells can fall for two reasons: high consumption of white blood cells or disturbed production of cells in the bone marrow. Mild leukopenia is seen, for example, in connection with certain viral diseases and recovers when the disease has run its course. The cause of significant leukopenia should always be investigated.
What causes leukopenia?
Leukopenia, or a decrease in the number of white blood cells, can be caused by:
- various viral diseases
- certain infectious diseases, such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis
- certain autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis
- certain conditions and diseases affecting blood cells or bone marrow, such as aplastic anaemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, myelofibrosis, and hypersplenism
- various cancers and cancer treatments
- congenital disorders, such as severe congenital neutropenia
Rare diseases of the bone marrow and certain drugs can result in a very low white blood cell count.
Leukopenia usually does not cause any noticeable symptoms. Leukopenia is treated according to its cause.
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T4-V, or thyroxine, is a thyroid hormone and its level indicates the activity of the thyroid gland.
Glucose is an indicator of the blood sugar level. Blood sugar affects general well-being and energy levels, muscle and brain function and the feeling of hunger.
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Could a gift for a loved one be about well-being? Through laboratory packages, your loved one will gain knowledge about their own health condition. A Puhti gift card is an excellent gift idea for someone who is interested in taking even better care of their health. The recipient of the gift card must be over 15 years old and have Finnish online banking credentials to place an order on the Puhti online store.
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Ferritin is a form of iron absorption and storage. It is a good measure of the body’s iron stores, and low ferritin content is a sign of iron deficiency.
Extensive Puhti laboratory package (men) is a great choice when you want to gain more thorough information about the well-being of your body. The Puhti laboratory package will help you check how your body is doing and make better choices for your health. Several tests are included, such as cholesterol, blood glucose, important vitamins, ferritin and testosterone.
Extensive Puhti laboratory package (women) is a great choice when you want to gain more thorough information about the well-being of your body. The laboratory package will help you check how your body is doing and make better choices for your health. Several tests are included, such as cholesterol, blood glucose, vitamins D and B12, ferritin, and sodium.
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Alanine aminotransferase (ALAT) is an indicator of the well-being of the liver and reacts, for example, to long-term alcohol use and fatty liver disease caused by excess weight.
Blood lipid levels are checked when measuring cholesterol. Includes the following tests: total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, non-HDL and Kol/HDL ratio.
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Puhti laboratory package includes many different tests that give you a wide range of information on how your body is doing. It includes blood count, cholesterol, blood glucose, vitamin D, ferritin, inflammatory status and tests of the functioning of the thyroid gland, liver and kidneys.
Sex hormone binding globulin is produced in the liver. Its production is regulated by sex and thyroid hormones, insulin and diet. Please note! Any hormonal medication you are using can affect the results when assessing your natural hormonal function.
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A more accurate B12-TC2 test (active B12). Vitamin B12 is needed especially for the functioning of the nervous system.
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