What are the normal WBC counts in adults and neonates?
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The image provides information about phagocytes, nonspecific immunity, and the typical range of white blood cell (WBC) counts in the blood of normal adults and neonates.
Answer
Adults: 4,000-11,000 WBCs/microliter. Neonates: up to 25,000 WBCs/microliter.
Normal WBC counts are 4,000 to 11,000 per microliter for adults and up to 25,000 per microliter for normal neonates.
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Normal WBC counts are 4,000 to 11,000 per microliter for adults and up to 25,000 per microliter for normal neonates.
More Information
WBC counts vary based on age. As the child grows, the normal range will decrease.
Tips
It is easy to confuse the different measurement units, so pay attention to the units being used.
Sources
- White Blood Cell Count Variation with Age and Pregnancy - aafp.org
- Normal White Blood Cell (WBC) Count by Age - Verywell Health - verywellhealth.com
- Leukocytosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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