high monocytes
Last edited 10/2019
Monocytosis is a monocyte count greater than 0.8 x 10^9 per litre.
Causes include:
- myelodysplasia
- Hodgkin's lymphoma
- infections:
- tuberculosis
- brucellosis
- malaria
- infective endocarditis
- rickettsial infections
A suggested management of raised monocytes in adults (1):
Reference:
- NHS Camden CCG. Abnormal FBC guidance - for adults (Accessed 30/10/19)