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Absolute Monocyte Count

The number of monocytes, white cells that clean up debris and help coordinate the immune response. Mild elevations are common during recovery from infection or with chronic inflammation.

This page is general wellness education, not medical advice. Your own lab’s reference range and your clinician’s interpretation always take precedence.

Typical reference range

GroupGeneral range
Adults~200–1,000 cells/uL

Units: 10^3/uL. Ranges vary by lab and assay — read yours against the range printed on your own report.

What high Absolute Monocyte Count can mean

  • Chronic infections/inflammation
  • Recovery from infection
  • Some autoimmune conditions
  • Certain blood conditions

What low Absolute Monocyte Count can mean

  • Some medications
  • Bone marrow suppression

Related markers

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