B and T cell screen
Alternate Names : Direct immunofluorescence, E-rosetting, T and B lymphocyte assays, B and T lymphocyte assays
Normal Values
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What do Abnormal Results Mean?
Abnormal T and B cell counts suggest possible diseases. Further testing is needed to confirm a diagnosis. An increased T cell count may be due to:
An increased B cell count may be due to: A decreased T cell count may be due to: - Congenital T-cell deficiency disease
- Nezelof syndrome
- DiGeorge syndrome
- Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
- Acquired T-cell deficiency states
- B cell proliferative disorders
A decreased B cell count may be due to: - Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
- Congenital immunoglobulin deficiency disorders
- Acquired immunoglobulin deficiency disorders
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