White Blood Cells Basic Information Definition White blood cells consist of granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils), monocytes, and lymphocytes. Occasionally, mast cells can be observed in the tissue and the peripheral blood. Synonym(s) Leukocytes Typical Normal Range (US Units; SI Units) 5 to 12 × 103/mL Physiology Leukocytes originate from the bone marrow and consist of granulocytic and mononuclear cells. These cells are important in both the innate and adaptive immune response. Characterization of increases and decreases of specific cells (neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes) can help characterize how a patient is responding to a particular antigenic stimulus. Causes of Abnormally High Levels Causes of abnormally high levels or leukocytosis depend on which cell type is increased. An increase in neutrophils or neutrophilia may indicate a stress or inflammatory response. If there is an eosinophilia, parasitemia or a hypersensitivity response should be considered. Lymphocytosis can occur with immune stimulation, or associated with epinephrine release which can accompany excitement or exercise.< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on White Blood Cells Full access? Get Clinical Tree
White Blood Cells Basic Information Definition White blood cells consist of granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils), monocytes, and lymphocytes. Occasionally, mast cells can be observed in the tissue and the peripheral blood. Synonym(s) Leukocytes Typical Normal Range (US Units; SI Units) 5 to 12 × 103/mL Physiology Leukocytes originate from the bone marrow and consist of granulocytic and mononuclear cells. These cells are important in both the innate and adaptive immune response. Characterization of increases and decreases of specific cells (neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes) can help characterize how a patient is responding to a particular antigenic stimulus. Causes of Abnormally High Levels Causes of abnormally high levels or leukocytosis depend on which cell type is increased. An increase in neutrophils or neutrophilia may indicate a stress or inflammatory response. If there is an eosinophilia, parasitemia or a hypersensitivity response should be considered. Lymphocytosis can occur with immune stimulation, or associated with epinephrine release which can accompany excitement or exercise.< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on White Blood Cells Full access? Get Clinical Tree
