Neutrophils are the most important and common type of white blood cells. They make up an average of 55–70% of all the white blood cells. Unlike some other white blood cells, neutrophils are not limited to a specific part of the bloodstream but can move freely through different tissues in the body.
The main function of neutrophils is to destroy damaged tissue and pathogens attacking the body. The body must constantly produce more neutrophils because their lifespan is short.
Reference values for neutrophils
Reference levels may vary depending on the laboratory and the test analysis method. Puhti samples are taken and analysed at the laboratories of Mehiläinen.
B-Neut
B-Neut test measures the level of neutrophils in the blood.
B-Neut 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.
Reference value for neutrophils (B-Neut) in adult men and women is 1-5–6.7 (xE9/l).
L-Neut%
L-Neut% test shows the percentage of neutrophils in all white blood cells.
Reference value for neutrophils (L-Neut%) in adult men and women is 40–75%.
Low neutrophil level (neutropenia)
Neutropenia, an abnormally low level of neutrophils in the blood, makes a person more susceptible to bacterial infections.
Neutropenia can be caused by:
Some medicines
Chemotherapy
Leukaemia
Various viral diseases
Severe aplastic anemia
Diseases and conditions affecting the bone marrow
Some rare hereditary diseases, such as Fanconi anemia and Shwachman-Diamond syndrome
Neutropenia may be acute or chronic. Neutropenia is considered acute if its duration is less than three months and chronic if its duration is more than three months.
High neutrophil level (neutrophilia)
Neutrophilia, or high levels of neutrophils in the blood, is most commonly caused by a bacterial infection. Other causes may include heart attack and other infarctions, metabolic and endocrine diseases, blood diseases, and some medications. Neutrophil levels may also be elevated by excessive exercise, high stress levels and smoking.
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Choose the right test package for you
You can choose a ready-made test package, include additional tests or plan your own set of tests. All the tests can be ordered without a doctor’s referral.
Visit a location
Sample-taking is available at Mehiläinen laboratories in over 75 locations and and body measurement points are available in 24 shopping centers across Finland. The test itself takes only a few minutes.
See the results in My Journal
You can view your results quickly and easily on the Oma Puhti report. You will get an easy-to-read report of your results.
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