Monocytes are white blood cells that help fight certain infections and help other white blood cells remove dead or damaged tissue.
Category: Complete Blood Count
Also known as: monocytes, mono, monocyte %, monos
Reference range: 2–8 % (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: %
High values may indicate
High monocytes (monocytosis) may indicate chronic infections, autoimmune disorders, certain cancers, or recovery from infection.
Low values may indicate
Low monocytes (monocytopenia) may indicate bone marrow disorders, certain leukemias, or hairy cell leukemia.
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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