Absolute Basophil Count near me in Gurgaon
Understanding Absolute Basophil Count in Gurgaon
What is Absolute Basophil Count in Gurgaon?
An Absolute Basophil Count test measures the number of basophils, a type of white blood cell, in the blood. This test helps identify health conditions, such as infection, inflammation, allergy, etc., in the body. It is often done as part of a complete blood count test that also measures other types of blood cells.
What does Absolute Basophil Count measure?
An Absolute Basophil Count test measures the total number of basophils in the blood. Basophils are small, spherically-shaped cells that originate from bone marrow and make up almost 1% of the total white blood cells in the body. They attack a foreign substance and release proteins like histamine and heparin to destroy harmful substances, such as allergens, pathogens, or parasites. Histamine helps widen the blood vessels and make space for more immune cells to come to the site of infection or injury, whereas heparin acts as a blood-thinning agent and helps to avoid blood clotting at that site.
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References
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- Moore JE, James GW III. A Simple Direct Method for Absolute Basophil Leucocyte Count. Sage Journals. 1953;82(4). [Accessed 03 Feb. 2023]. Available from: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.3181/00379727-82-20190. Subscription required to view.
- Lokwani DP. The ABC of CBC: Interpretation of Complete Blood Count & Histograms. 1st ed. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013.
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