How can you have a high WBC 14 and a low lymph blood count 9?

Answer:
The white blood cell count and differential determines the number of white blood cells and the percentage of each type of white blood cell in your blood.
This test provides clues to the presence of illness and the type of illness. White cells protect the body by fighting infection and attacking foreign material.
There are five types of white cells. Each has a different function. Testing the differential reveals if one type is increased or decreased.
Total white cell count of 1400uL is high, indicating a problem.
Lymphocytes (T-cells) and (B-cells) should be 20 to 40% of that count.
Lymphocytes T's fight viral and some bacterial infections. B's make antibodies and special proteins that attack germs.
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