Abnormal White Blood Cell Results
White Blood Cell (WBC) Deficiency
- Fewer WBCs than normal based on scan (approx 1 WBC per every 700 RBC)
- Possible causes: low immune function due to digestive issues, dysbiosis, toxicity and nutrient deficiencies, repeated antibiotic use
- Possible signs: fatigue, frequent infections, illnesses (more than 1 x year)
White Blood Cell (WBC) Excessive
- More WBCs than normal, based on scan
- Possible causes: infection, mononucleosis, viral activity, bacterial infection, mycoplasm, bacteria overgrowth, stress, lack of sleep, degenerative disease
- Possible signs: fatigue or symptoms of illness
White Blood Cell (WBC) Inactive
- Inactive, round, granules found on the surface of the WBC
- Possible causes: lack of oxygen in blood, low minerals, lack of exercise, alcohol use, yeast (candidia) imbalance, weak kidneys, spleen, bladder causing an inability to detoxify and digest
- Possible signs: deficient immune system, reduced ability to destroy pathogens, diseased / toxic tissues
Hypersegmented Neutrophils
- Neutrophils with too many lobes in the nucleus
- Neutrophils are WBCs that help to fight off bacteria infection
- Possible causes: vitamins and minerals, fat soluble vitamins not being absorbed, poor digestion, lack of digestive enzymes, low kidney function, liver toxicity, intestinal dysbiosis
- Possible signs: fatigue, anemia, reduce immune function, diseased tissues
Eosinophils
- Excessive WBC with 2 lobes / round non-moving granules concentrated around the outside edges – 2.5% is normal
- Eosinophils help to fight off parasitic infection
- Possible causes: parasites, drugs, smoking, second hand smoke, bone bruises, inflammation, menstruation
- Possible signs: irritation, inflammation, pain, aches, soreness, swelling, sinus congestion, drainage
Basophils
- Similar looking to eosinophils, but smaller and have blue granules in phase contrast
- Basophils release histamine and support the allergic response in the body
- Possible causes: allergies to inhalants, mould, cats, fur, dust, pollen, perfume, toxicity of kidneys and diuretic use
- Possible signs: runny nose, sinus problems, flu, colds, stuffed up, watery eyes, blur, edema, swelling, water retention
Lymphocytes (Excessive)
- Lymphocytes are smaller and non-granular WBC T and B cells – T cells are closer in size to RBCs
- Possible causes: degenerative disease conditions, free radicals and toxins, lymph system fighting environmental chemicals, pesticides, food additives, smog, viral activity
- Possible signs: fatigue and low oxygenation
Lymphocytes (Deficient)
- Too few lymphocytes in the blood
- Possible causes: immune deficiency, radiation damage, free radicals, bone pathologies, x-ray exposure
- Possible signs: fatigue or asymptomatic
Lymphocyte Damage
- Cytoplasm damage (white areas on the edge) to the lymphocyte cells
- Possible causes: viral activity, low oxygen, immune deficiency, poor digestion and nutrient deficiencies
- Possible signs: fatigue, chronic infections or may be asymptomatic
Activated T-Cells
- T-Cells are immune cells that appear larger than normal size indicating they are active
- Possible causes: environmental chemicals, pesticides, food additives, smog, bacterial infection, drugs
- Possible signs: fatigue, chronic infections or may be asymptomatic