Above the range
Common causes of a high Monocytes (%)
- Chronic infection (tuberculosis)
- Recovery phase of infection
- Chronic inflammatory disease
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All tests · Complete Blood Count (CBC) · Monocytes (%)
Above the range
What causes a high Monocytes (%)?
Normal range 2-8 % of WBC (0.02-0.08 fraction SI). Specimen: Whole blood (EDTA). See the full Monocytes (%) reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Monocytes (%)?
The standard teaching reference range for Monocytes (%) is 2-8 % of WBC in conventional units, or 0.02-0.08 fraction in SI units. This value is measured in whole blood (edta).
| Specimen | Whole blood (EDTA) |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 2-8 % of WBC |
| SI range | 0.02-0.08 fraction |
| Panel | Complete Blood Count (CBC) |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Monocytes (%) normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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