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Monocytes %%
Monocytes are white blood cells that clear debris and help fight infection. This is their share of all white cells.
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What Monocytes % measures
Monocytes are white blood cells that clear debris and help fight infection. This is their share of all white cells.
If your Monocytes % is low
A low share of monocytes is usually not significant on its own.
Commonly associated with
- Relative rise of other cell types
If your Monocytes % is high
A higher share of monocytes is commonly associated with chronic inflammation or recovery from infection.
Commonly associated with
- Chronic inflammation
- Recovery from infection
- Autoimmune conditions
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 4 – 12 % |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
The share of monocytes among your white cells is typical.
Also listed as
Monocytes, Mono %
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This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.