What does variant Lymphs mean?

What does variant Lymphs mean?

Variant lymphocytes (also called reactive or atypical) are a type of abnormal lymphocyte found in the peripheral blood.

What does it mean when your lymph numbers are high?

High lymphocyte blood levels indicate your body is dealing with an infection or other inflammatory condition. Most often, a temporarily high lymphocyte count is a normal effect of your body’s immune system working. Sometimes, lymphocyte levels are elevated because of a serious condition, like leukemia.

What causes variant lymphocytes?

If your doctor determines that your lymphocyte count is high, the test result might be evidence of one of the following conditions: Infection (bacterial, viral, other) Cancer of the blood or lymphatic system. An autoimmune disorder causing ongoing (chronic) inflammation.

What kind of infection causes high lymphocytes?

What causes a high lymphocyte count

  • viral infections, including measles, mumps, and mononucleosis.
  • adenovirus.
  • hepatitis.
  • influenza.
  • tuberculosis.
  • toxoplasmosis.
  • cytomegalovirus.
  • brucellosis.

Should I be concerned if my lymphocytes are high?

You can have a higher than normal lymphocyte count but have few, if any, symptoms. It usually occurs after an illness and is harmless and temporary. But it might represent something more serious, such as a blood cancer or a chronic infection.

Can stress cause high lymphocytes?

During mental stress the absolute number of leukocytes, lymphocytes, CD8+ cells, and CD16+ cells increased significantly, and the rate of CD8+ cell increase was higher than CD4+ cell increase.

What is a high lymphocyte count?

Lymphocytosis (lim-foe-sie-TOE-sis), or a high lymphocyte count, is an increase in white blood cells called lymphocytes.

What causes high lymphs count?

The most common reason for a high lymphs count is because of the presence of an acute viral infection other than influenza. EBV, herpes, CMV, rubella, or even the chicken pox can all cause a higher than normal number of lymphocytes to appear. Here are some of the other health conditions that may cause a high count as well.

What if the lymphs blood test results are high?

What If the Lymphs Blood Test Results Are High? 1 Bacterial infections. The presence of tuberculosis or whooping cough has been known to cause high lymph counts. 2 Chronic inflammation. Someone who is suffering from ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, or Crohn’s disease may also have a high lymphs count. 3 Leukemia and lymphoma.

What does lymphocytosis mean Mayo Clinic?

By Mayo Clinic Staff. Lymphocytosis (lim-foe-sie-TOE-sis), or a high lymphocyte count, is an increase in white blood cells called lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are an important part of the immune system.