Blood differential

Blood differential
Definition
The blood differential test measures the percentage of each type of white blood cell (WBC) that you have in your blood. It also reveals if there are any abnormal or immature cells.

Blood differential
Alternate Names : Differential, White blood cell differential count
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Blood Differential
Overview & Description
Preparation & Expectations
Results and Values
Attribution ...

The blood differential test measures the percentage of each type of white blood cell (WBC) that you have in your blood. It also reveals if there are any abnormal or immature cells.
See also:
Complete blood count (CBC)
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Blood differential
Joint x-rays (may be normal)
Synovial biopsy
Synovial fluid analysis (shows uric acid crystals)
Uric acid- blood
Uric acid - urine ...

See: Blood differential test
References
Bagby GC. Leukopenia and leukocytosis. In Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 173.

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How the test is performed:
Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand.

Manual blood differential (looking under a microscope) shows small and immature lymphocytes.
Low gamma globulin levels (lower antibody level) may occur.
Bone marrow biopsy shows infiltration with small lymphocytes.

Differential (Blood Differential)
Digitalis Test (Digoxin Test)
Digoxin Test
Direct Bilirubin (Bilirubin)
DNA Testing
Doppler Ultrasound of the Heart (Echocardiogram)
Doppler Vascular Ultrasound (Blood Flow Studies) ...

Blood studies (such as CBC, blood differential, thyroid studies, drug screening)
Head CT scan or cranial MRI (head)
Lumbar puncture or spinal tap
Vital signs (temperature, pulse, breathing rate, blood pressure)
X-rays of the skull ...

» Lymphoma
» CBC. Complete blood count
» Blood Differential. Differential. White blood cell differential count
» B and T Cell Screen. Direct immunofluorescence. E-rosetting ...

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