Normal blood counts fall within the range that has been established by testing healthy men and women of all ages. The cell counts are compared to those of healthy individuals of similar age and sex.

Your doctor will usually check your red blood cell count together with your other blood cell counts to look for conditions that cause low counts (anemia) or high counts. Many health conditions can ...

Normal blood counts fall within the range that has been established by testing healthy men and women of all ages. The cell counts are compared to those of healthy individuals of similar age and sex.

A typical platelet count range can change with age. Platelet counts may fluctuate due to natural vascular aging, changes in bone marrow tissue, and altered blood plasma makeup. Platelets, or ...

A high red blood cell count can occur for many reasons, including excessive cell production, changes in blood volume, or underlying medical conditions. Sometimes, the cause is unknown. Erythrocytes, ...

The results of a blood count can help diagnose or manage leukemia. They can also show how well your current treatment is working. Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that begins in the bone marrow, ...

If you’ve ever had a doctor order a blood test for you, chances are that they ran a complete blood count or CBC. One of the most common blood tests in the world, CBC tests are run billions of times ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there are some issues on what normal is today, but let us say that normal is 120/80 mm Hg. Does this ...

Doctors monitor lymphocyte and other blood cell levels to predict how your lymphoma will progress. Low lymphocyte counts may suggest that cancer has spread to your bone marrow, or it can be a side ...