The leukocytes are blood cells possessing a nucleus.
There are three key types - granulocytes, lymphocytes, monocytes::
- granulocytes
- a group of white blood cells defined on the basis of their granular appearance on microscopic examination after application of Romanowsky stains. They are all derived from a promyelocyte precursor within the bone marrow by granulopoiesis. Granulocytes include:
- neutrophils - polymorphonuclear leukocytes
- basophils
- eosinophils
- a group of white blood cells defined on the basis of their granular appearance on microscopic examination after application of Romanowsky stains. They are all derived from a promyelocyte precursor within the bone marrow by granulopoiesis. Granulocytes include:
- lymphocytes
- monocytes
They are involved in inflammatory and immune responses.
A schemata for managing raised neutrophils, lymphocytes or monocytes in adults is presented (1):
If raised eosinophil count in an adult (1):
Reference:
- NHS Camden CCG. Abnormal FBC guidance - for adults (Accessed 30/10/19)
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