Percentage of CD8 Positive Lymphocytes
Proportion of lymphocytes expressing CD8 surface markers
Why it matters: Helps assess T-cell mediated immunity and immune regulation
What Moves It
May increase with:
Viral infections
Autoimmune activation
May decrease with:
Immunosuppression
Lymphopenia
Common questions
What is Percentage of CD8 Positive Lymphocytes?
Proportion of lymphocytes expressing CD8 surface markers
What might a high or low Percentage of CD8 Positive Lymphocytes mean?
Helps assess T-cell mediated immunity and immune regulation
What can affect Percentage of CD8 Positive Lymphocytes?
It may be higher with: Viral infections, Autoimmune activation. It may be lower with: Immunosuppression, Lymphopenia.
More in immunohematology
Track your Percentage of CD8 Positive Lymphocytes over time
Upload your lab report and see where your values fall.
Get Started Free