How reports print it
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What it shows
Lymphocytes are immune cells that recognise viruses and make antibodies. This is the absolute count.
Units and conversion
Base unit: ×10⁹/L.
- 1 ×10³/µL = 1 ×10⁹/L
Typical ranges
Your laboratory’s range comes first — it is printed on the report next to the result. Below is one laboratory’s adult range with its method: a reference, not a rule.
| Who | Range, ×10⁹/L |
|---|---|
| Adults | 1–4.8 |
Range source: Лаборатория Хеликс — Лейкоцитарная формула
Why it can be higher
Common reasons discussed with a doctor. This is not a diagnosis.
- Viral infections such as infectious mononucleosis
- Some bacterial infections such as tuberculosis or whooping cough
- Blood and lymph node conditions — a doctor rules them out
Why it can be lower
- Acute bacterial infections and flu
- Glucocorticoids such as prednisolone
- Some immune and other conditions — a doctor looks into them
What to ask a doctor
- Is a repeat test after recovery needed?
- How does this fit with the rest of the differential?
Whom to see
A GP or internist.