Definition: Measures essential components of the blood. Substance What It Is Reference Ranges * What a Low Number May Mean What a High Number May Mean. USA UK/EU Australia/Canada. White blood cell count (WBC) Measures the total number of white blood cells, which defend the body. against infection; there are several different types of white blood cells:
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The treatment and prognosis for leukemia depend on the type of blood cell affected and whether the leukemia is acute or chronic. Chemotherapy is often used to treat leukemia. Enlarge. Anatomy of the bone. The bone is made up of compact bone, spongy bone, and bone marrow.