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(CBC) Abnormal Lymphocytes
 
What is a lymphocyte?
Making up about 25% of the total white blood cell count, lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell. Lymphocyte levels are tested as part of a white blood count (WBC). Click here to learn more about white blood cells and a WBC.

Lymphocyte Overview

 

What does it mean to have abnormal lymphocytes?

Abnormal lymphocyte levels may be increased or decreased. Click here to learn more about what those levels mean.

 

Possible causes/diagnosis:

Decreased lymphocytes can indicate:

  • Bacterial meningitis

Increased lymphocytes can indicate: