DLC (DIFFERENTIAL LEUCOCYTE COUNT) AUTOMATED
MRP - ₹ 200
What is a DLC (DIFFERENTIAL LEUCOCYTE COUNT) AUTOMATED?
DLC (Differential Leucocyte Count) Automated is a blood test that measures the proportion and, in some cases, the absolute number of different types of white blood cells, including neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils. The test is needed to assess immune system activity and support the evaluation of infections, allergies, inflammation, and certain blood or immune disorders. Automated analysis provides consistent and efficient cell counting.
Additional Information
| Also known as/ Other names: | Differential Leukocyte Count (Automated), Automated Differential WBC Count, Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count, Automated DLC, Automated Differential Hemogram, Automated Differential Cell Count |
| Parameters: | 1 |
| Recommended for: | M/F/Others |
| Sample Type: | Blood |
| Patient Preparation: | No prior preparation is needed |
| Reports: | Same Day |
FAQs
Increased neutrophils may occur with bacterial infections, inflammation, physical stress, or certain medications. The result should be interpreted with the total white blood cell count and clinical findings.
A low neutrophil count, known as neutropenia, can occur with certain infections, medications, nutritional deficiencies, or bone marrow disorders.
Increased lymphocytes may occur with certain viral infections and some other infections or immune-related conditions.
Low lymphocyte levels can occur with certain infections, immune disorders, medications, nutritional deficiencies, or other medical conditions.
Increased eosinophils are commonly associated with allergies and parasitic infections, but they may also occur with certain inflammatory or immune conditions.
Increased monocytes can occur during or after certain infections and may also be associated with chronic inflammation or other conditions.