White blood cells are an important part of the human immune system. They protect the body from attacks of bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Bone marrow produces five different types of white blood cells, one of which is the monocyte.
White blood cells are an important part of the human immune system. They protect the body from attacks of bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Bone marrow produces five different types of white blood cells, one of which is the monocyte.
Monocytes are largest of white blood cells. They make up an average of 3–8% of all the white blood cells. Monocytes are able to move from blood to tissues and act as phagocytes that break down pathogens and remnants of dead cells.
Reference levels may vary depending on the laboratory and the test analysis method. Puhti samples are taken and analysed at the laboratories of Mehiläinen.
Reference value for monocytes (B-Monos) in adult men and women is 0,2-0,8 xE9/l.
B-Monos test measures the amount of monocytes in the blood.
Reference value for monocytes (L-Monos%) in adult men and women is 2-10 %.
L-Monos% test shows the relative percentage of monocytes in white blood cells.
L-Monos% value is calculated in connection with the leukocyte differential (B-Diffi) test in a complete blood count. B-Diffi should be done when the number of leukocytes in the blood is elevated.
Monocytopenia, a lower than normal monocyte count, can occur for example in the context of the following conditions and diseases:
Monocytosis, a higher than normal monocyte count, can occur for example in the context of the following conditions and diseases:
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.
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.
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.
Thyroxine is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland. If there is too little thyroxine in the body, the condition is called hypothyroidism. If the thyroxine level is high, the condition is called hyperthyroidism.
GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) test reflects the kidneys’ ability to cleanse the blood, that is, their ability to remove excess water and waste material from the body.
Elevated triglyceride levels rarely need to be lowered with medication, as changing lifestyle habits is the primary treatment.
Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, enables the formation of hereditary factors, boosts metabolism, and ensures the health of the central nervous system.
Article updated:
6 May 2024
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