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Understanding Absolute Lymphocyte Count in Gurgaon
What is Absolute Lymphocyte Count in Gurgaon?
An Absolute Lymphocyte Count test measures the number of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, in the blood. This test is a key indicator of infections, autoimmune disorders, immunodeficiency syndromes, stress, etc. It is often done as part of a complete blood count test that also measures other types of blood cells.
What does Absolute Lymphocyte Count measure?
An Absolute Lymphocyte Count test measures the total number of lymphocytes in the blood. Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cells that play an important role in your immune system and help your body fight disease and infection. There are two main types of lymphocytes:
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T lymphocytes (T cells): T cells control your body’s immune system response and directly attack and kill infected cells and tumor cells.
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B lymphocytes (B cells): B cells make antibodies. Antibodies are proteins that target viruses, bacteria, and other foreign pathogens.
Lymphocytes help your immune system remember every antigen (a foreign substance) it comes in contact with. After an encounter, some lymphocytes turn into memory cells. When these memory cells run into an antigen again, they recognize it and quickly respond. It is also the reason why getting vaccinated helps prevent certain diseases.
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