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T (thymus derived) lymphocyte count

Normal values:

  • helper T-cells: more than 400 per microliter
  • suppressor T-cells: more than 300 per microliter
  • helper T-cells: 15 to 25%
  • T4 lymphocytes: 55 to 65% of total T-cell
  • absolute T4: more than 800 per microliter

What abnormal results mean:

Greater-than-normal T-cell levels may indicate:

Less-than-normal T-cell levels may indicate:


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