What Causes Elevated Monocyte Count?

Posted on Wed, 12 Jul 2017

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Question : On a recent blood test my Monocyte level was approximately 11% which was above the normal percentage. Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Isolated marginal increase is monocyte count is nothing to be worried about

Detailed Answer:
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The increase in monocytes level is only marginal.
The normal range of monocytes is 2-10%.
An isolated marginal increase in monocyte level os not indicative of any disorders. There is nothing to be worried about.

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