{"product_id":"leucocyten-wbc","title":"Leukocytes (White Blood Cells)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat are Leukocytes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeukocytes, or white blood cells (WBC), are cells in our blood that are essential for the immune system. They help protect the body against infections, diseases, and other foreign substances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you have Leukocytes tested\/drawn?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting leukocytes is useful for assessing the general health of the immune system and for checking for possible infections, inflammatory diseases, and certain blood disorders. It can also be part of a routine health check-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of leukocytes in the blood provides insight into the state of the immune system. Abnormalities may indicate the presence of infections, inflammatory processes, a reaction to medication, and in rare cases, blood disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high leukocyte level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high leukocyte count, known as leukocytosis, can indicate an infection, inflammation, stress, trauma, allergies, or diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low leukocyte level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low leukocyte count, known as leukopenia, can be a sign of a suppressed immune system, possibly due to viral infections, certain medications, hereditary conditions, or more serious conditions such as bone marrow problems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47712929579354,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/Leucocyten_wbc.png?v=1755941801","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/products\/leucocyten-wbc","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}