Why is the monocyte count in children's blood routine high?

Children's health is an issue of great concern, because children's diseases are becoming more and more common in modern life, especially some major diseases cause great damage to the bodies of many children, and the kidneys directly threaten the life safety of children. Many parents take their children for blood tests regularly. Among them, the phenomenon of high monocyte count in routine blood tests is becoming more and more common. So, what is the reason for high monocyte count in children's routine blood tests?

An increase in monocytes in a routine blood test may be due to tuberculosis, typhoid fever, malaria, or monocytic leukemia. The reference values ​​of monocyte percentages for children and adults are also different, and children have a relatively higher percentage. If it is a child, it is normal; if it is an adult, the possibility of viral infection is high, and further examination is required, and attention should be paid to strengthening the body's resistance!

Except for monocytes, each value in the routine blood test report has its own representative meaning.

Analysis of blood routine test results: The blood routine test report includes red blood cells (RBC), hemoglobin (Hb), white blood cells (WBC) and white blood cell classification count, hematocrit (HCT) and platelets (PL).

The normal reference values ​​are indicated on the right side of the test report. In addition to numbers, the results also have symbols "↑" and "↓" to indicate that they are higher or lower than the normal reference values. The routine blood test report contains a lot of content, and each item has different meanings. When reading the report, it can be divided into three major parts, namely the red blood cell system, white blood cell system and platelet system. Red blood cell system The main function of red blood cells in the human body is to carry oxygen. If the red blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit are all marked with "↓", it indicates the presence of anemia and the tissues may show signs of hypoxia. If "↑" shows an increase in red blood cells in the body, an increase in red blood cells is also abnormal.

White blood cell system: It is abnormal if the white blood cell number shows “↑” or “↓” in the routine blood test. Its total number is within the normal range, and the normal value will gradually decrease with age. If the value is higher than the high value, inflammation is suspected, which is mostly bacterial infection. If the value is lower than the low value, it may be a viral infection or a drug effect.

Platelet system: The main function of platelets is to prevent bleeding. If the platelet level is lower than normal, there may be a tendency to bleed.

Red blood cells (RBC): Increased levels indicate polycythemia vera, severe dehydration, cor pulmonale, congenital heart disease, residents of mountainous areas, severe burns, shock, etc. If it is too low, it may be due to anemia or bleeding.