WBC Non-Neoplastic Disorders Flashcards
Actual count of a specific type of
WBC
Absolute
Number of specific type of WBC in
relation to total WBC count
Relative
Increased cell count
-philia
Increased number of cells
-cytosis
Decreased number of cells
-penia
example of philia
Neutrophilia, Eosinophilia, Basophilia
Example of cytosis
Leukocytosis, Lymphocytosis,
Monocytosis
example of penia
Leukopenia, Neutropenia
Neutrophil absolute and relative count
Relative count: 50-70
Absolute count: 1.7-7.5
Eosinophil absolute and relative count
Relative count: 1-3
Absolute count: 0-0.3
Basophil absolute and relative count
absolute count - 0-2
relative count - 0-0.2
Lymphocyte absolute and relative count
absolute count - 18-42
relative count - 1.0-3.2
Monocyte absolute and relative count
absolute count - 2-11
relative count - 0.1-1.3
Classifications of WBC Disorders
DQQPLRN
Disorders of white cells
Quantitative
Qualitative
Proliferative disorder
leukopenia
Reactive
Neoplastic
Neutrophil high count indicates
BBS
Bacterial infection
burn
stress
Inflammation
Neutrophil low count indicates
RDVSE
Radiation exposure
Drug toxicity
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Systemic lupus
Erythematosus
Eosinophil high count indicates
APA
Allergic reactions
parasitic infections
autoimmune diseases
Eosinophil low count indicates
DSA
Drug toxicity
stress
acute allergic reactions
Basophil high count indicates
ALCH
allergic reactions
leukemias
cancer
hypothyroidism
Basophil low count indicates
POSH
Pregnancy
Ovulation
Stress
Hypothyroidism
Lymphocytes high count indicates
VSI
Viral infections
Some leukemias
infectious mononucleosis
Lymphocytes low count indicates
PHI
Prolonged illness
HIV infection
immunosuppression
Monocytes high count indicates
VTSO
viral or fungal infections
tuberculosis
some leukemias
other chronic diseases
Monocytes low count indicates
Bone marrow suppression treatment with cortisol