Monocytes

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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