Promyelocytes

HematologyAlso known as: Promyelocytes (only reported if detected)Also known as: Abnormal promyelocytes10*3/uL

Counts immature white blood cells (promyelocytes) in body fluid samples.

Normal Range

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10*3/uL

Abnormal Levels

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Specimen Type

Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Promyelocytes in body fluid are abnormal and may signal leukemia or other serious hematologic malignancies. This finding requires immediate medical evaluation and specialized treatment planning.

Overview

Promyelocytes are immature white blood cells normally found in bone marrow, not in body fluids like blood or joint fluid. Detecting promyelocytes in body fluids is abnormal and may indicate serious conditions such as leukemia, particularly acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), or leukostasis. The presence and quantity of promyelocytes helps diagnose blood cancers and assess disease severity. This finding requires urgent further investigation and specialist consultation.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

26523-1Primary

Promyelocytes [#/volume] in Blood

10*3/uL

34996-9

Promyelocytes [#/volume] in Body fluid

10*3/uL

781-5

Promyelocytes [#/volume] in Blood by Manual count

10*3/uL

40565-4

Promyelocytes [#/volume] in Body fluid by Manual count

10*3/uL

55803-1

Promyelocytes [#] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Manual count

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66135-5

Promyelocytes [#/volume] in Blood from Fetus by Manual count

10*3/uL

76404-3

Promyelocytes [#] in Body fluid by Manual count

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34995-1

Promyelocytes [#/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid

10*3/uL

Available Lab Tests

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Promyelocytes

Why This Biomarker Matters

Overview

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Available Lab Tests

Advanced Cardiovascular Health Basic

Advanced Cardiovascular Health Comprehensive

Advanced Liver Health Basic

Advanced Liver Health Comprehensive

Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential and Platelets Blood Test