lymphocytes (decreased)

Last edited 10/2019 and last reviewed 12/2020

Conditions where there are reduced lymphocytes include:-

  • steroid treatment
  • uraemia
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Legionnaire's disease
  • marrow infiltration
  • post chemotherapy or radiotherapy
  • AIDS

A suggested management of reduced lymphocyte count in adults (1):

 

Reference:

  • NHS Camden CCG. Abnormal FBC guidance - for adults (Accessed 30/10/19)