Absolute Lymphocyte Count (ALC)
Assesses number of lymphocytes and predicts CD4 count.
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×10³/µL
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Advice
- In the right clinical context, consider undiagnosed HIV as a cause of low lymphocyte count.
- Recall that many viral infections can cause leukopenia and lymphocytopenia, including but not limited to influenza, EBV, or even the common cold.