B-Leuk

€ 9.95

B-Leuk is part of the Complete blood count and Basic blood count. The number of white blood cells (Leuk) is the actual number of white blood cells in proportion to the blood volume. Either a decrease or an increase may be significant. There are five types of white blood cells, which carry out separate tasks in protecting the body against infection: neutrophils (Neut), lymphocytes (Lymf), monocytes (Mono), eosinophils (Eos), and basophils (Baso).

How to interpret B -Leuk result?

Normally, the result is:

over 16 y: 3,3 - 8,2 xE9/l

The reference values of this examination have changed 11.10.2021. You will find your own result's reference values from My LOUNA in touch with the graph. Please contact your physician or other healthcare professional if you suspect an illness or need help interpreting the results.

B -Leuk is part of the Complete blood count and Basic blood count.

What can cause elevated levels in the Leuk test?

White blood cells (Leuk):

Bacterial or viral infection
Autoimmune diseases
Cancer affects the production of cells in the bone marrow
Acute leukaemia (a malignant disorder in which the production of white blood cells increases abnormally)
Malignant blood disease disrupting the production of white blood cells (myeloproliferative disorder)

What can cause decreased levels in the Leuk?

White blood cells (Leuk)

Some medicinal products
Autoimmune diseases
Bone marrow insufficiency
Some vitamin and mineral deficiencies may cause anaemia
Viral infection
Enlarged spleen
Acute leukaemia

Preparation

Fasting is not required

This examination does not require fasting