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What Does This Monocyte Level Indicate?
good day Dr. Robert Galamaga. i would like to ask question regarding my monocytes, in the test results my monocytes is 02 i am worried about the result, i am working night shift, in the morning i go to school to study.. is there relevant causes regarding my work?
Tue, 5 Sep 2017
Hi there,
Don't worry about monocyte count of 2%. Very rarely people with low monocyte counts can get some unusual infections such as mycobacteria, listeriosis, brucellosis etc. But I have seen many patients with less monocyte counts, but doing absolutely OK.
As long as you dont have repeated bouts of fever, I would consider you as perfectly normal individual.
Certainly low monocyte count is not related to your night shift work.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
With regards,
Dr. Girish Kamat
Don't worry about monocyte count of 2%. Very rarely people with low monocyte counts can get some unusual infections such as mycobacteria, listeriosis, brucellosis etc. But I have seen many patients with less monocyte counts, but doing absolutely OK.
As long as you dont have repeated bouts of fever, I would consider you as perfectly normal individual.
Certainly low monocyte count is not related to your night shift work.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
With regards,
Dr. Girish Kamat
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