White Cell Disorders

Question 1

Leucocytosis

Answer 1

Increase in the total white cell count (>11 x 10⁹/L). Mainly neutrophils affected

Question 2

Leucopenia

Answer 2

Reduction in white blood cells (<4 x 10⁹/L), most commonly neutrophils

Question 3

Causes of leucocytosis

Answer 3

• Infection
• Inflammation
• Allergy
• malignancy

Question 4

Neutropenia

Answer 4

Reduction in neutrophils (<1.8 x 10⁹/L)

Question 5

Agranulocytosis

Answer 5

Severe, acute reduction in neutrophils is asscoiated with risk of infection and can be fatal (<0.5 x 10⁹/L)