MON

White blood cells

Monocytes

Monocytes are white blood cells that make up about 2-8% of white blood cells and are important for the immune system which, when they reach the tissue, are transformed into macrophages and are specialized in capturing and destroying foreign particles and bacteria as well as helping to regulate inflammation and coordinate the immune system.

What are monocytes?

Monocytes are a type of white blood cell involved in the immune system. Monocytes are produced in the bone marrow and make up approximately 2-8% of white blood cells. When they reach the tissue, they are transformed into macrophages, which are specialized in capturing and destroying foreign particles and bacteria. The macrophages can also convey information about infections to other immune cells and thus help coordinate the immune system. Monocytes can also produce substances that help regulate inflammation.

Why analyze monocytes?

Monocytes are analyzed to obtain information about the general condition of the immune system and any problems or diseases that may have been related to the monocytes. Monocytes are one of the white blood cells included in a differential count. A differential count is a medical examination that aims to determine the proportion of different types of white blood cells (leukocytes) in a blood sample.

What can a low value of monocytes mean?

Low values of monocytes can be seen in certain infections such as HIV and parvovirus B19 (“fifth disease”) in children which can cause a decrease in monocytes. Diseases that can affect the bone marrow such as aplastic anemia or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) can also cause a decrease in monocytes along with other white and red blood cells.

What can a high value of monocytes mean?

An elevated value can be due to certain infections such as tuberculosis, inflammation due to an autoimmune disease, or blood disease such as leukemia. Cortisone treatment can cause slightly elevated levels.

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 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 Monocytes

Complete blood count
MON
Immune defense test

Monocytes

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 B-monocytes.
  • Can detect deficiencies in the body's immune system.
  • Immune defense test.

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

Ordinary health check

Standard

22 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.
  • Analysis of markers that affect the liver and kidneys.
  • Analysis of markers that affect the heart and blood vessels.
  • Control of the risk of possible diabetes.

495 kr