A differential blood count is a blood test to check your white blood cell levels, which can indicate the presence of infection, disease, or an allergic reaction. Your doctor might order it as part of ...

White blood cells are an important part of your body’s immune system. They’re responsible for protecting your body against infections and invading organisms. You have five types of white blood cells: ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

Asymptomatic prostatic inflammation may cause increased PSA in some men, leading to unnecessary prostate biopsy. We investigated whether the differential white cell count could predict the result of ...

The study population consisted of 507 consecutive patients (376 male and 131 female) who underwent coronary angiography for suspected or known coronary atherosclerosis. The patients' smoking and ...