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Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs
What is the Lab Name for White Blood Cell (WBC) Lab Values?
White Blood Cell
What is the Lab Abbreviation for White Blood Cell?
WBC
What is White Blood Cell in terms of Nursing Labs?
White blood cells (WBCs) are created in the bone marrow. Their primary function is to defend the body against infection. There are various types of WBCs which have different shapes and functions. Decreased WBC count is called Leukopenia and increased WBC count is called Leukocytosis.
What is the Normal Range for White Blood Cell?
4,500 – 10,000 cells/mcL
What are the Indications for White Blood Cell?
- Evaluate for infection
- Infection/inflammation
- Leukemic Neoplasia
- Trauma/stress
- Tissue necrosis
- Pregnancy
- Cushing Disease
- Asthma
- Allergic reaction
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Anemia
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Chemotherapy/radiation
- Overwhelming infections (WBCs are all used up)
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