COMPENDIUM ON FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE - Flipbook - Page 328
Optimal / Functional
40-60%
Alarm Ranges
80%
WBC (Cellular)
A white blood cell (WBC) count is a blood test that measures the
number of leukocytes4cells essential for defending the body
against infections. There are five main types of WBCs: neutrophils,
lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.
An increased WBC count may signal inflammation, infection, an
immune response, or an underlying health issue, while a low WBC
count can increase the risk of infections. Low levels may result from
certain medications, viral infections, or bone marrow disorders.
When to use this test:
● When screening the body’s ability to respond to infection or
inflammation.
Range
Units
Conventional
3.7-11.0 (x10^3/mm^3)
Optimal / Functional
5.0-7.5 x 10^3/mm^3
Alarm Ranges
13 x 10^3 x
10^3/mm^3
RBC vs. Serum Comparisons
Blood is made up of several components, including red blood
cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Plasma is the liquid
part of blood that remains when the cells and platelets are
removed, and it still contains clotting factors. Serum, on the other
hand, is the fluid that remains after blood has clotted4essentially
plasma without clotting proteins like fibrinogen.
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