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)
steroids (therapeutic information)