Granulocytes
Granulocytes are a family of white blood cells — neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils — named for the granules visible inside them under a microscope. They are part of the body's first response to bacteria, parasites, and inflammatory triggers.
Why it matters: Granulocyte counts shift up during infection or inflammation as the bone marrow releases more cells into circulation. Lower-than-typical counts can reflect recent illness, bone-marrow stress, or response to certain medications.
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What is Granulocytes?
Granulocytes are a family of white blood cells — neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils — named for the granules visible inside them under a microscope. They are part of the body's first response to bacteria, parasites, and inflammatory triggers.
What might a high or low Granulocytes mean?
Granulocyte counts shift up during infection or inflammation as the bone marrow releases more cells into circulation. Lower-than-typical counts can reflect recent illness, bone-marrow stress, or response to certain medications.
What is the typical reference range for Granulocytes?
The general-population reference range shown here is 2 – 7.5 10^3/uL. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.
What can affect Granulocytes?
It may be higher with: Infection, Inflammation, Stress, Allergic reactions. It may be lower with: Bone marrow suppression, Autoimmune diseases, Viral infections.
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