COMPENDIUM ON FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE - Flipbook - Page 326
Vibrant Micronutrient & Expanded Amino Acids
Lymphocyte/WBC cellular tests, RBC vs. serum comparisons,
advanced amino acids.
Required Reading:
● Dr. Zachary: p.2653336 (Vibrant Micronutrient)
● Sodano: Chapter 14 (RBC Fatty Acid), 15 (Organic Acids) if
relevant
Lymphocyte Count (Cellular)
Lymphocytes are vital components of the immune system, helping
the body defend against infections and disease. Found mainly in
the blood and lymphatic organs, they act as immune responders
that identify, attack, and eliminate harmful invaders like bacteria,
viruses, and fungi.
There are three main types of lymphocytes4T cells, B cells, and
natural killer (NK) cells4and they make up about 20340% of the
body’s total white blood cell count.
A lymphocyte count is usually included in a complete blood count
(CBC) with differential, a test that measures the quantity and types
of cells in the blood4such as red blood cells, white blood cells
(including lymphocytes), and platelets.
When to use this test:
● To screen the body’s defense system.
● To determine why there is an increased or decreased total
WBC count.
● Relative lymphocytosis is present in various diseases and
often present with neutropenia.
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