Shilling's Index

Neutrophils in the normal blood picture are mainly 2-lobes and 3-lobes, and there are few neutrophils in the rod-shaped nucleus and 5-lobal nucleus, which may increase or decrease during disease. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development examination classification: blood examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Tips: Before the examination, the diet is light and alcohol is prohibited. Check for an empty stomach in the morning. Normal value 1/13 to 1/16. Clinical significance (1) Elevation (left shift) The number of white blood cells increases at the same time to indicate acute infection or inflammatory lesions. For example, if only the rod-shaped nucleus increases and the white blood cell count is normal or decreased, it indicates the maturity disorder of the granulocyte system in the hematopoietic organ, which is found in chronic benzene poisoning. Or radiation damage, etc. (2) Reduction (right shift) indicates leukocyte aging and hypofunction of hematopoiesis. High results may be diseases: precautions for benzene poisoning See the neutrophil note section. Inspection process Same as neutrophil count determination. Not suitable for the crowd Hemophilia and diffuse intravascular coagulation. Adverse reactions and risks Dizziness or fainting: When blood is drawn, due to emotional overstress, fear, reflex caused by vagus nerve excitability, blood pressure drop, etc., the blood supply to the brain is insufficient to cause fainting or dizziness.

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