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Leukocyte count
- varies throughout the day
• minimum in the morning
• maximum in the afternoon
Leukocytosis – increased Le count
- normal (Le released from stores)
• after meal (postprandial)
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heavy physical activity
emotional stress
hot environment
pregnancy
adults, children
- abnormal (production of new Le)
• infectious diseases
• intoxication
• cancer
4 - 10.109.l-1
Leukopenia – decreased Le count
• some diseases (e.g. influenza, tuberculosis)
• some medicaments