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B and T cell screen

Alternative Names: Direct immunofluorescence; E-rosetting; T and B lymphocyte assays; B and T lymphocyte assays Normal Values: Values vary from laboratory to laboratory, and depend on testing technique, but typically, T cells comprise 68% to 75% of total lymphocytes and B cells 10% to 20%. What abnormal results mean: Text Continues Below Abnormal T and B cell counts suggest possible diseases. Further testing is indicated to confirm any of the suggested diagnosis. An increased T cell count may suggest: infectious mononucleosis multiple myeloma acute lymphoblastic leukemia An increased B cell count may suggest: chronic lymphocytic leukemia multiple myeloma Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia DiGeorge syndrome A decreased T cell count may suggest: congenital T-cell deficiency disease Nezelof syndrome DiGeorge syndrome Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome B cell proliferative disorders acquired immunodeficiency syndrome chronic lymphocytic leukemia Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia A decreased B cell count may suggest: acute lymphoblastic leukemia congenital immunoglobulin deficiency disorders acquired immunoglobulin deficiency disorders

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