Lymphocytes 13 % in your blood test results
You received your blood test result with a Lymphocytes value of 13 %. This analysis helps you to check if your Lymphocytes value is within normal range.
Your Lymphocytes value of 13 % is too low. A good Lymphocytes (Lymphs) is usually between 14 and 46 %.
Increase your Lymphocytes (Lymphs) by 1 % to be within normal range.
Causes
Low lymphocyte levels are called lymphocytopenia. Lymphocyte levels can become too low because something is destroying them, the body isnât producing as many as it should or they are caught in parts of the lymphatic system such as the spleen. Peopleâs lymphocyte levels can fall when they have a minor disease such as the common cold, but lymphocytopenia is also seen in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, HIV, the flu and cancers such as Hodgkinâs disease. People who are malnourished, are undergoing radiation therapy or chemotherapy or are on steroids are also at risk for low lymphocyte levels.
Treatment & Medication
Treatment for a low lymphocyte level depends on what is causing it. Some people with mild cases do not need treatment, and the condition resolves by itself. If the condition is caused by a bacteria, the doctor may prescribe immune globulin to support the personâs immune system.
Useful Information
Lymphocytes are types of white blood cells. These cells make up part of the immune system, which protects the body from attack from pathogens and toxins. They also destroy diseased cells, including cancer cells and prevent the body from attacking itself.
There are two types of lymphocytes: B and T cells. They are named because B cells stay in a personâs bone marrow and T cells go to the thymus, which is an organ found just behind the breastbone. There are different types of B and T cells.