Overview

• A blood leukocyte profile (leukogram) provides information on total leukocyte count, differential leukocyte count and leukocyte morphology.
• See hematology Hematology: complete blood count (CBC) , or specific leukocyte components for information on sample handling and result interpretation.

Sampling

Tests

Methodologies

• Manual count (hemocytometer with or without Uropette system).
• Automated count.
• QBC (quantitative Buffy Coat) analysis.

Validity

Sensitivity

• Usually moderate to low unless white Ehrlichia organisms are identified.

Result Data

Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

• Recent references from VetMedResource and PubMed.

Other sources of information

• Cowell R L, Tyler R D & Meinkoth J H (1999) Diagnostic Cytology and Hematology of the Dog and Cat. 2nd edn. Mosby, USA.
• Duncan J R, Prasse K W & Mahaffy E A (1994) Veterinary Laboratory Medicine Clinical Pathology. 3rd edn. Iowa University Press, USA.
• Jain N C (1993) Essentials of Veterinary Hematology. Lea & Febiger, USA.