Metamyelocytes
Counts immature white blood cells (metamyelocytes) in body fluids.
Why This Biomarker Matters
Metamyelocytes in body fluids are abnormal and may indicate leukemia, severe infection, or bone marrow disease requiring prompt medical evaluation.
Understanding Your Results
Normal Range
0 – 0.8 10*3/uL
Optimal Ranges
Clinician-defined 4-point reference thresholds (cells/uL)
Default Range
Overview
Metamyelocytes are immature white blood cells found in bone marrow that normally do not appear in significant numbers in body fluids. Their presence in blood, joint fluid, or other body compartments is abnormal and may indicate leukemia, severe infection, or a bone marrow disorder. This test counts metamyelocytes as part of a differential analysis in body fluid samples. Elevated levels suggest the bone marrow is releasing immature cells prematurely, which warrants further investigation.
Technical Information (LOINC Codes)
Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker
30433-7Primary35031-4739-340651-240568-856473-266137-135030-676405-0Available Lab Tests
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