Clinicians usually check basophils as part of a complete blood count with differential. It helps assess allergy symptoms, chronic inflammation, and unusual white cell patterns, and to monitor medicines such as steroids. Abnormal results are often reviewed alongside other white cell types and may be repeated when you’re well. You can test this marker with Aniva across Germany and Finland.

Clinicians usually check basophils as part of a complete blood count with differential. It helps assess allergy symptoms, chronic inflammation, and unusual white cell patterns, and to monitor medicines such as steroids. Abnormal results are often reviewed alongside other white cell types and may be repeated when you’re well. You can test this marker with Aniva across Germany and Finland.

High: May occur with active allergies, chronic inflammation, after spleen removal, or certain bone marrow conditions. Some infections or recovery phases can also show a rise.
Low: Often not worrisome; can be seen with stress, acute illness, pregnancy, or steroid treatment. Tracking trends and reviewing medicines with your clinician can help clarify next steps.

• Complete blood count
• White blood cell count
• Eosinophils
• Neutrophils
• Lymphocytes
• Monocytes
• Total IgE

Common factors that can skew results include steroid medications, recent infections, acute stress, strenuous exercise, smoking, pregnancy, and dehydration. Allergy shots or a recent allergic reaction may temporarily change levels. When possible, test when you feel well and keep your medication list up to date.

Special situations: If results are very high/low or unexpected, confirm with a repeat test, review a manual smear, and consider timing (post-illness, after splenectomy, or during pregnancy) with your clinician.