Absolute CD4 Helper Cells
A CD4 cell count is a blood test used to see how many of a particular type of white blood cell are present in a small amount of blood. CD4 cells are also called helper T-cells.
Why it matters: CD4 counts are used to determine how advanced an HIV infection is, to monitor how well antiretroviral therapy is working, and to assess the risk of opportunistic infections. They are also used to monitor anti-rejection medicines after an organ transplant, to monitor treatment for autoimmune diseases, and to help diagnose illnesses such as certain types of lymphoma and DiGeorge syndrome.
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What is Absolute CD4 Helper Cells?
A CD4 cell count is a blood test used to see how many of a particular type of white blood cell are present in a small amount of blood. CD4 cells are also called helper T-cells.
What might a high or low Absolute CD4 Helper Cells mean?
CD4 counts are used to determine how advanced an HIV infection is, to monitor how well antiretroviral therapy is working, and to assess the risk of opportunistic infections. They are also used to monitor anti-rejection medicines after an organ transplant, to monitor treatment for autoimmune diseases, and to help diagnose illnesses such as certain types of lymphoma and DiGeorge syndrome.
What can affect Absolute CD4 Helper Cells?
It may be higher with: Some blood cancers. It may be lower with: HIV, which destroys CD4 cells, Cancer chemotherapy, Medicines that weaken the immune system.
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