What does a High Monocyte Count Mean?

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A monocyte is a type of white blood cell and part of your immune system. If a doctor orders a CBC, or complete blood count, one test will measure the number of monocytes. When you get your test results, you may wonder what does a high monocyte count mean -- usually it indicates that there's some kind of infection present, and your doctor will probably want to do more tests. You can find more information here: http://www.stillsdisease.org/lab_tests/cbc
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Monocytes are a type of white blood cell. In general, low monocyte counts are a good sign, while high monocyte counts may be an indicator of infection.
A normal absolute monocyte count for adults is 0.2-0.95 x 103 cells/microL.
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A high monocyte is a generally a sign of infection. Monocytes are a type of white blood cells. It could indicate an infection with the mono-nucleosis virus.
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