Title: A High Number of Leukocytes | Healthfully
Headings: A High Number of Leukocytes
A High Number of Leukocytes
Is This an Emergency?
Causes of Leukocytosis
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Monocytes and Basophils
Emergencies
Reviewed by: Tom Iarocci, M.D.

Content: A High Number of Leukocytes | Healthfully
A High Number of Leukocytes
When blood tests reveal you have a higher than normal number of white blood cells (WBCs), or leukocytes, this is known medically as leukocytosis. White blood cell counts usually fall between 4,000 and 11,000 cells per microliter. There are different types of white blood cells: neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils and even nondescript immature white blood cells known as blasts. An elevation of any one of these can cause leukocytosis, which is a fairly common laboratory finding. Additionally, WBC counts may be high for any number of reasons. Leukocytosis is a fairly common laboratory finding 1. Is This an Emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately. Causes of Leukocytosis
Elevated WBC counts may accompany different clinical scenarios that range from infection, inflammation, allergic reaction, malignancy, hereditary disorders, drugs, and other miscellaneous causes -- in addition to several normal bodily responses such as: