leukocytes

Urine collection

...cle >>> Diagnosis is by examining leukocytes and culture d skin fibroblasts, or 24-hour urine collection to search for high levels of dermatan sulfate. Full article >>> Spectrum silicone Foley catheter Single-use catheter indicated for drainage of the urinary tract or...

Urine chemistry

...dip-and-read urine test strip which screens for leukocytes , glucose , ketone, blood , nitrite, bilirubin , urobilinogen, protein , pH, and specific gravity. Full article >>> Gross and chemical exam (see also urine chemistry ): Urine appearance and color (for example, clear, cloudy, tur...

Thrombocyte

... various types of pheresis. In leukapheresis, the leukocytes (white blood cells) are removed. In platelet p...ood cells ( erythrocyte s), white blood cells ( leukocytes ) and platelet s ( thrombocyte s). Most of the rest (55 percent) is plasma , a clear, watery, pale...

Spleen

...in the bone marrow , spleen and lymph node s. leukocytes White blood cells, the blood cells responsible for fighting infection . Full article >>> The disease usually affects the liver , spleen , and pancreas , resulting in low blood - cell counts, varicose veins , and hemorrho...

Soft tissue

...bones where blood cells such as erythrocyte s, leukocytes , and platelet s are formed. BOOSTER: A second or later dose of a vaccine given to increase the immune response to the original dose. Full article >>> ERYSIPELAS - A soft tissue infection that is caused by Streptococcal bacte...

Renal

...nophil s, and a small number of polymorphonuclear leukocytes . Full article >>> Her son had renal cell carcinoma ( kidney cancer ), which had spread to his liver and lungs . He was recently discharged from the hospital and was given a very poor prognosis (two to three weeks to live). ...

Neutrophil

... in the blood : neutrophil s (polymorphonuclear leukocytes ; PMNs), band cells (slightly immature neutrophil s), T-type lymphocyte s (T cells), B-type lymphocyte s (B cells), monocyte s, ... Full article >>> A colon y-stimulating factor that stimulates the production of neutrophil s (a t...

Monocyte

... of cytokines that modulate the activity of other leukocytes . Full article >>> Lymph node s pr... in the blood : neutrophil s (polymorphonuclear leukocytes ; PMNs), band cells (slightly immature neutrophil s), T-type lymphocyte s (T cells), B-type lymph...

Microorganism

... of cytokines that modulate the activity of other leukocytes . Full article >>> A healthy vagina normally contains many bacteria (the most common being Lactobacillus acidophilus) and some other microorganism s. Full article >>> External ear infections may be caused by many ...

Marrow

... the bone marrow , spleen and lymph node s. leukocytes White blood cells, the blood cells responsible for fighting infection . Full article >>> This can be caused by a failure of the bone marrow to make sufficient neutrophil s or when white blood cells are destroyed faster t...

Macrophage

... of cytokines that modulate the activity of other leukocytes . Full article >>> People with excess iron levels in the blood tend to have an increased risk of developing cancer , according to the New En gland Journal of Medicine. Excess iron suppresses the cancer -killing function of the ma...

Lymphocyte

...nophil s, and a small number of polymorphonuclear leukocytes . Full article >>> B lymphocyte s (B cells) synthesize and secrete antibodies. T lymphocyte s (T cells) -- one type of T cell is called a helper cell ; it secretes protein s that increase B cell function and the functions of cy...

Leukopenia

... Full article >>> If the number of leukocytes is abnormally low (a condition known as leukopen...al antiseptic, leukopenia (reduction in blood leukocytes ), ... Full article >>>...

Leukemia

... an uncontrolled increase in white blood cells ( leukocytes ). For information about a specific type of leukemia , see the following: ... Full article >>> Leukemia is cancer of the blood and develops in the bone marrow . The bone marrow is the soft, spongy center of the long bones t...

Leukocytes

...trophil s, lymphocyte s, and monocyte s are all leukocytes . Full article >>> leukocytes White blood cells, the blood cells responsible for fighting infection . leukopenia ... Full...

Hemorrhage

...#62; LEUKOCYTOSIS: An abnormally high number of leukocytes in circulation . This condition can occur during acute infection , inflammation , hemorrhage , and other conditions. Generally, a cell count greater than 10,000 cells/mm³ indicates leukocytosis. Full article >>> LIVER F...

Hematocrit

... blood cells. White blood cells (also called leukocytes or WBCs). The total count of white cells is measured. Full article >>> Some basic blood tests may be ordered, such as a red blood cell count ( hematocrit ), white blood cell count and differential white blood cell count,...

Erythrocyte

...gs to the rest of the body. white blood cells ( leukocytes ) - help fight infections and aid in the immune...iver , muscle s, and some blood cells, such as leukocytes and erythrocyte s. About 15% of GSD III cases only involve the liver . Full article >>&#...

Eosinophil

...nophil s, and a small number of polymorphonuclear leukocytes . Full article >>> Fasciitis - Inflammation of the fascia . There are three major types: 1) Eosinophil ic fasciitis, an inflammatory reaction with eosinophil ia, ... Full article >>> Blood tests also can be done t...

Circulation

...#62; LEUKOCYTOSIS: An abnormally high number of leukocytes in circulation . This condition can occur during acute infection , inflammation , hemorrhage , and other conditions. Generally, a cell count greater than 10,000 cells/mm³ indicates leukocytosis. Full article >>> has diab...

Cancer

...in the bone marrow , spleen and lymph node s. leukocytes White blood cells, the blood cells responsible for fighting infection . Full article >>> Cancer There is no evidence that IC / PBS increases the risk of bladder cancer . Pregnancy ... Full article >>> Bowel...

Bone marrow biopsy

...confirmed by finding a disproportionate number of leukocytes in tissue obtained from a bone marrow biopsy . Full article >>> If the results of the blood test are abnormal, a bone marrow biopsy may be done. During this test, a needle is inserted into a bone and a small amount of bone mar...

Bone marrow

...in the bone marrow , spleen and lymph node s. leukocytes White blood cells, the blood cells responsible for fighting infection . Full article >>> This can be caused by a failure of the bone marrow to make sufficient neutrophil s or when white blood cells are destroyed faster tha...