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Absolute Lymphocyte Count
Lymphocytes are white cells involved in immune defence. The absolute count helps assess a change seen on a blood differential.
Price for this test on its ownAED 115Test price AED 15
Clinical authorDr Nirupama SabhapathySpecialist Clinical Pathology
- Sample
- Whole Blood (EDTA)
- Laboratory turnaround
- 24 hours
- Collection
- Dubai
- Laboratory
- Intel Lab
Understanding the test
What does Absolute Lymphocyte Count measure?
Also called Lymphocyte White Cells
A clinician may review the absolute count after an infection, with treatment that affects immune cells, or when the white cell differential is unusual.
When it may be requested
Clarifying the white-cell differential
An absolute lymphocyte count shows the actual number of these immune cells in a volume of blood.
Following change
Recent illness, medicines and earlier counts help the clinician decide whether to repeat the test.
Before your sample
Prepare for collection
SpecimenWhole Blood (EDTA)
Your checklist
No fasting is normally needed. Note recent infections, vaccinations and medicines that affect immune cells, and bring earlier counts if available.
The clinician takes blood from a vein into a tube that keeps it from clotting. The collection team sends the labelled specimen to the laboratory.
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Understanding your result
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Result guideAbsolute Lymphocyte Count
Reading your result
Age and recent illness affect expected levels. Comparing with an earlier count can clarify whether a change is transient or sustained.
What can affect it
- It does not distinguish the different lymphocyte populations.
From sample to follow-up
Your testing journey
Laboratory testAbsolute Lymphocyte Count
- Specimen
- Whole Blood (EDTA)
- Turnaround
- 24 hours
Open your laboratory report
Look for Absolute Lymphocyte Count in your report. Use the sample type and collection time when comparing it with an earlier report.
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Discuss the next step
Bring earlier blood counts and dates of recent illness so the clinician can distinguish a short-lived change from a longer trend.
Clinical expertise
Your laboratory team
Patient questions
Before you book
Is this the same as a CD4 count?
No. The total lymphocyte count includes several types of cells. A CD4 measurement looks at a particular subset and answers a more specific question.
Can exercise, stress or steroids affect my lymphocyte result?
An acute illness or corticosteroid treatment can temporarily lower the count. Let your clinician know about recent illness, strenuous exercise and medicines, especially if this result differs from your usual count. A repeat count after recovery can help show whether the change persisted.
Why do lymphocytes go up with viral infections?
Some viral infections increase the number of circulating lymphocytes as the immune system responds. Others, including influenza, can temporarily lower it. The count alone cannot identify the virus.
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Written by Dr Nirupama Sabhapathy, Specialist Clinical Pathology. Medically reviewed by Dr Joyce Jose, Specialist Clinical Pathology, on .
Catalogue information and AED price checked on 2 November 2026. Clinical suitability, preparation, collection arrangements and turnaround are confirmed for your selected test.