Monocytes (%) shows the share of these white blood cells, offering clues about immune activity.
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Clinicians order Monocytes (%) as part of a complete blood count with differential to check immune activity. It helps assess infections, inflammation, and recovery after illness, and to monitor immune or blood conditions. Abnormal results are usually reviewed alongside the absolute monocyte count and other white cell types. You can test this marker with Aniva across Germany and Finland.
Clinicians order Monocytes (%) as part of a complete blood count with differential to check immune activity. It helps assess infections, inflammation, and recovery after illness, and to monitor immune or blood conditions. Abnormal results are usually reviewed alongside the absolute monocyte count and other white cell types. You can test this marker with Aniva across Germany and Finland.
High: May reflect active or recent infection, inflammation, or recovery after illness. Smoking can raise overall white cells, including monocytes.
Low: Often seen with steroid treatment, acute stress, or right after major injury. On its own, it is rarely concerning if other counts are normal. Percent values shift when other white cells change, so review the absolute monocyte count and trend over time.
Common factors that can skew results include steroid or immunosuppressant medicines, recent infection or vaccination, smoking, strenuous exercise, dehydration, time of day, and pregnancy. Delayed processing or clotted samples can also affect the automated differential.
Special situations: confirm or adjust interpretation during chemotherapy, bone marrow disorders, pregnancy, or shortly after surgery or acute illness.
What does Monocytes (%) tell me? It shows the share of monocytes among your white blood cells, which helps reflect immune activity.
Do I need to fast for this test? No. Fasting is not required for a CBC or Monocytes (%).
What can affect the result? Steroid medicines, recent infections or vaccines, smoking, heavy exercise, time of day, and pregnancy can shift values.
How often should I test it? Usually with routine checkups or when symptoms arise. Your clinician may repeat it to track trends.
How quickly are results ready? Most labs report within 1–2 business days.
What should I discuss with my clinician? Share symptoms, medications, recent illness or vaccines, smoking status, and pregnancy plans. Ask how your result fits with other blood counts.
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