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 of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) varies according to one's age, general condition at diagnosis and the results of the cytogenetic testing. Standard therapy for ALL has changed very little in the last 15 years or so, as the current strategy has been very effective at curing adults. The goal of treatment is a cure.