EOS

White blood cells

Eosinophilic granulocytes

Eosinophilic granulocytes are white blood cells that are involved in the body's defense against allergies and parasites, are formed in the bone marrow and are used for the diagnosis of diseases such as autoimmune diseases, allergies or parasitic infections, and are included in a differential count of B cells, among other white blood cells.

What are eosinophilic granulocytes?

Eosinophilic granulocytes are a type of white blood cells that are involved in the body's defense against allergies and parasites. Eosinophilic granulocytes are formed in the bone marrow.

Why analyze eosinophilic granulocytes?

Eosinophilic granulocytes are analyzed to, for example, identify autoimmune diseases, allergic reactions or parasitic infections.

Eosinophilic granulocytes are included in the differential count of B cells together with other white blood cells.

What can a low value of eosinophilic granulocytes mean?

A low value of eosinophilic granulocytes can indicate infections such as, for example, influenza, HIV, TB or sepsis.

It can also indicate autoimmune diseases, enlarged spleen. These are just examples, there are several diseases and conditions that can cause a low value of eosinophilic granulocytes. It is important to remember that a low value of eosinophilic granulocytes is one of many factors that a doctor takes into account when diagnosing and treating a disease.

What can a high value of eosinophilic granulocytes mean?

A high value of eosinophilic granulocytes can indicate allergic reactions such as pollen allergy. It can also indicate parasitic infections such as roundworms and other worms.

An increased number of eosinophilic granulocytes can also mean vasculitis, such as eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) where inflammation of the blood vessel walls occurs.

Differential count of B cells

Differential count is a medical examination that aims to determine the proportion of different types of white blood cells (leukocytes) in a blood sample. The differential count is an important part of a complete blood count (blood count) and can provide important information about the general state of the immune system and any problems or diseases that may be related to white blood cells.

Differential counting can be done both by mechanical classification (most common) and by examining the blood under the microscope where different types of white blood cells are counted; neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, basophils and eosinophils. Each type of white blood cell has its own function and a change in the level of these cells can provide information about what is happening in the body.

Tests containing the marker Eosinophilic granulocytes

Complete blood count
EOS
Immune defense test

Eosinophilic Granulocytes

1 marker
Blood sample
How does the blood test take place?
Sampling for this test is done via a venous blood sample. The sample is usually taken from a vein in the crook of the elbow and is performed by trained healthcare professionals. How much blood you are allowed to give depends on the number of health markers to be analyzed. The sampling usually takes a few minutes.
  • Analysis of your eosinophilic granulocytes.
  • Can detect deficiencies in the body's immune system.
  • Identifies autoimmune diseases and allergic reactions.

29 kr

Health checks
Complete blood count and B cells test

CBC Test

12 Biomarkers
Blood sample
How does the blood test take place?
Sampling for this test is done via a venous blood sample. The sample is usually taken from a vein in the crook of the elbow and is performed by trained healthcare professionals. How much blood you are allowed to give depends on the number of health markers to be analyzed. The sampling usually takes a few minutes.
  • Health check that measures your blood status.
  • Analysis of blood cells that affect your general health.
  • Gives you the conditions to optimize your health.
  • Indication of possible diseases.

99 kr

Health check - Female

Woman

50 Biomarkers
Blood sample
How does the blood test take place?
Sampling for this test is done via a venous blood sample. The sample is usually taken from a vein in the crook of the elbow and is performed by trained healthcare professionals. How much blood you are allowed to give depends on the number of health markers to be analyzed. The sampling usually takes a few minutes.
Fasting
Fasting

This test requires you to fast before sampling. Fasting means that you are not allowed to eat or drink anything for at least 10 hours before your scheduled time for sampling. However, a glass of water is fine to drink during the fast. Any medications are taken as usual unless your doctor has given other instructions.

  • Health check designed for women.
  • Includes a total of 50 health markers.
  • Gives you information about your overall health.
  • Can identify early signs of health problems.

1795 kr

Health check - Man

Man

47 Biomarkers
Blood sample
How does the blood test take place?
Sampling for this test is done via a venous blood sample. The sample is usually taken from a vein in the crook of the elbow and is performed by trained healthcare professionals. How much blood you are allowed to give depends on the number of health markers to be analyzed. The sampling usually takes a few minutes.
Fasting
Fasting

This test requires you to fast before sampling. Fasting means that you are not allowed to eat or drink anything for at least 10 hours before your scheduled time for sampling. However, a glass of water is fine to drink during the fast. Any medications are taken as usual unless your doctor has given other instructions.

  • Health check designed for you as a man.
  • Includes a total of 48 health markers including testosterone.
  • Gives you knowledge about your general state of health.
  • Can identify early signs of health problems.

1695 kr