Monocytosis is an abnormally high number of monocytes, a type of white blood cell that fights infections and removes damaged cells. It is caused by chronic infections like tuberculosis, autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory conditions, blood disorders, or malignancies such as leukemia. The Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential is the most important test for diagnosis because it measures all white blood cell types and identifies elevated monocyte levels.
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Monocytosis is caused by chronic bacterial infections like tuberculosis and endocarditis, viral infections such as Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus, autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, inflammatory bowel disease, blood disorders like chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, and recovery from acute infections. Your body produces more monocytes when it needs to fight prolonged infections, heal tissue damage, or respond to chronic inflammation. In some cases, bone marrow disorders can cause abnormal monocyte production that leads to persistently elevated levels.
The Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential is the most important test for monocytosis because it measures the exact number and percentage of monocytes in your blood alongside other white blood cell types. This test identifies elevated monocyte levels above the normal range of 2-8% of total white blood cells or 200-1,000 monocytes per microliter. The differential component breaks down each white blood cell type, allowing your healthcare provider to see if monocytes are disproportionately high and assess your overall immune system response. This comprehensive analysis helps determine if monocytosis is present and guides further investigation into underlying causes.
You should get tested if you have persistent fatigue, recurrent infections that do not resolve, unexplained fever lasting more than a week, chronic inflammatory symptoms, swollen lymph nodes, or night sweats. Testing is also important if you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or inflammatory condition and need to monitor your immune system response. If routine blood work shows abnormal white blood cell counts, a CBC with differential can confirm whether elevated monocytes are contributing to the problem and help identify the underlying cause requiring treatment.
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Your hemoglobin is slightly below the optimal range, indicating mild anemia. This means your blood isn't carrying quite enough oxygen to your body's tissues, which can explain feelings of fatigue, weakness, or occasional shortness of breath. With proper nutrition and possibly supplementation, this typically improves within a few months.
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Increase iron-rich foods like lean red meat, beans, lentils, and dark leafy greens
Pair iron sources with vitamin C foods (citrus, tomatoes, bell peppers) to boost absorption
Consider an iron supplement after consulting with your doctor about the right dosage
Retest in 8-12 weeks to monitor improvement after dietary changes
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