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Professionals Non-malignant Haematology

Monocytosis

The monocyte reference range will vary depending on the age, gender and pregnancy status of the patient, as well as the laboratory performing the test. In general, the monocyte count is considered elevated when it is > 1 x 109/L.

Ivo Andrejco · 1 Mar 2026
Professionals Non-malignant Haematology

Neutrophilia

The neutrophil reference range will vary depending on the age, gender and pregnancy status of the patient, as well as the laboratory performing the test. In general, the neutrophil count is considered elevated when it is above 8 x 109/L.

Ivo Andrejco · 1 Mar 2026
General Non-malignant Haematology

Is my iron really high?

Is my iron really high? Iron levels are often checked when you go to see doctors with fatigue, malaise, or weakness or when your blood shows anaemia which requires further investigations. The problem with iron test is that it has 5 components which can give a variety of combinations, some are high and some are low and then the interpretation becomes challenging. I have therefore decide to take a look at the common iron test result which often leads to further investigations as well as you often being told that you have high iron levels and you need be venesected (blood letting).

Ivo Andrejco · 1 Mar 2026
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