What does immature Grans mean in a blood test?

What does immature Grans mean in a blood test?

Some automated hematology analyzers report the total number of immature granulocytes (IG) present in your blood sample. Immature granulocytes are white blood cells that have not fully developed before being released from the bone marrow into the blood. They may include metamyelocytes, myelocytes, and promyelocytes.

What is Granulocytosis?

Granulocytosis occurs when there is an increase in the number of granulocytes (e.g. neutrophils, basophils, or eosinophils) in the blood. Granulocytosis is usually a symptom of an underlying condition or disease, specifically bacterial infections, autoimmune disorders or bone marrow disorders.

What causes Granulocytopenia?

Agranulocytosis Causes and Types Autoimmune disorders. Bone marrow diseases, such as spina bifida (myelodysplasia) Chemotherapy. Bone marrow transplantation.

What are the 3 types of granulocytes?

There are four types of granulocyte; basophils, eosinophils, neutrophils and mast cells. An overview of the function, lineage, development and key markers of each of these cell types can be found by clicking through to the individual pages listed below.

What can cause abnormal white blood cells?

If a blood or other diagnostic test indicates a high or abnormal white blood cell count, it can indicate several problems, including:

• allergies.
• trauma.
• inflammation.
• infection.
• stress.

When should I be worried about white blood cells?

While having an elevated or abnormally high white blood cell count does not necessarily indicate leukemia, the source of the condition will need to be identified if it is found to exceed the levels and duration of a normal immune response to an infection.

What is normal hemoglobin count?

The normal range for hemoglobin is: For men, 13.5 to 17.5 grams per deciliter. For women, 12.0 to 15.5 grams per deciliter.