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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People with acute promyelocytic leukemia are especially susceptible to developing bruises, small red dots under the skin (petechiae), nosebleeds, bleeding from the gums, blood in the urine (hematuria), or excessive menstrual bleeding.