Atypical Lymphocytes (x10*9/L)
Other names: LYMPHOCYTES ATY
Atypical lymphocytes, quantified as x10^9/L on a White Blood Cell (WBC) Differential panel, are a crucial diagnostic marker, indicative of various pathological conditions. These cells, larger than typical lymphocytes, often exhibit irregular shapes and a more abundant cytoplasm, which can be either pale or deeply basophilic. Their nucleus may be lobulated or indented, contrasting with the typical round or slightly indented nucleus of standard lymphocytes. The presence of atypical lymphocytes is particularly significant in identifying viral infections, such as infectious mononucleosis, caused by Epstein-Barr virus, as well as other conditions like cytomegalovirus infection and certain bacterial infections like pertussis.
Additionally, their elevated levels can be a sign of hematological malignancies, including lymphocytic leukemia and lymphomas. The quantification of atypical lymphocytes as part of the WBC Differential panel provides critical insights into the immune system's response to these pathological states, aiding in differential diagnosis and guiding therapeutic decisions. Their measurement and interpretation require precision and expertise, as the presence of atypical lymphocytes can be a subtle yet significant indicator of underlying disease processes.
What does it mean if your Atypical Lymphocytes (x10*9/L) result is too high?
Elevated levels of atypical lymphocytes, typically measured in x10^9/L, are generally indicative of an active immune response, often associated with viral infections like infectious mononucleosis, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, or cytomegalovirus. They can also be a marker for bacterial infections such as pertussis, and in some cases, they may signal hematological malignancies like lymphocytic leukemia or lymphomas. The increased count of these irregularly shaped, larger lymphocytes with distinctive nuclei and cytoplasm reflects the body's effort to fight the infection or disease, making their presence a valuable diagnostic clue in clinical assessments.
Treatment options for elevated levels of atypical lymphocytes largely depend on the underlying cause:
→ Viral Infections (like Infectious Mononucleosis): Treatment is mainly supportive. This includes rest, adequate fluid intake, and over-the-counter pain and fever reducers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Since antibiotics are not effective against viruses, they are not used unless a secondary bacterial infection occurs.
→ Bacterial Infections: If a bacterial infection is identified as the cause, appropriate antibiotics are prescribed. The type of antibiotic depends on the specific bacterial infection.
→ Hematological Malignancies (like Lymphomas or Leukemia): Treatment is more complex and may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and sometimes bone marrow or stem cell transplantation. The treatment plan is highly individualized based on the type and stage of the malignancy.
→ Autoimmune Disorders: If the elevation is linked to an autoimmune condition, treatment may involve immunosuppressive medications.
→ Other Causes: If the elevation is due to other causes, such as certain medications or chronic diseases, managing the underlying condition or adjusting medication may be required.
It's essential for the treatment to be guided by a healthcare professional, who can accurately diagnose the underlying cause and recommend an appropriate treatment plan. Monitoring and follow-up are also crucial to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment and to adjust it as necessary.
All Your Lab Results.
One Simple Dashboard.
Import, Track, and Share Your Lab Results Easily
Import, Track, and Share Your Lab Results
Import lab results from multiple providers, track changes over time, customize your reference ranges, and get clear explanations for each result. Everything is stored securely, exportable in one organized file, and shareable with your doctor—or anyone you choose.
Cancel or upgrade anytime
Laboratories
Bring All Your Lab Results Together — In One Place
We accept reports from any lab, so you can easily collect and organize all your health information in one secure spot.
Pricing Table
Gather Your Lab History — and Finally Make Sense of It
Finally, Your Lab Results Organized and Clear
Personal plans
$79/ year
Advanced Plan
Access your lab reports, explanations, and tracking tools.
- Import lab results from any provider
- Track all results with visual tools
- Customize your reference ranges
- Export your full lab history anytime
- Share results securely with anyone
- Receive 5 reports entered for you
- Cancel or upgrade anytime
$250/ once
Unlimited Account
Pay once, access everything—no monthly fees, no limits.
- Import lab results from any provider
- Track all results with visual tools
- Customize your reference ranges
- Export your full lab history anytime
- Share results securely with anyone
- Receive 10 reports entered for you
- No subscriptions. No extra fees.
$45/ month
Pro Monthly
Designed for professionals managing their clients' lab reports
- Import lab results from any provider
- Track lab results for multiple clients
- Customize reference ranges per client
- Export lab histories and reports
- Begin with first report entered by us
- Cancel or upgrade anytime
About membership
What's included in a Healthmatters membership
Import Lab Results from Any Source
See Your Health Timeline
Understand What Your Results Mean
Visualize Your Results
Data Entry Service for Your Reports
Securely Share With Anyone You Trust
Let Your Lab Results Tell the Full Story
Once your results are in one place, see the bigger picture — track trends over time, compare data side by side, export your full history, and share securely with anyone you trust.
Bring all your results together to compare, track progress, export your history, and share securely.
What Healthmatters Members Are Saying
Frequently asked questions
Healthmatters is a personal health dashboard that helps you organize and understand your lab results. It collects and displays your medical test data from any lab in one secure, easy-to-use platform.
- Individuals who want to track and understand their health over time.
- Health professionals, such as doctors, nutritionists, and wellness coaches, need to manage and interpret lab data for their clients.
With a Healthmatters account, you can:
- Upload lab reports from any lab
- View your data in interactive graphs, tables, and timelines
- Track trends and monitor changes over time
- Customize your reference ranges
- Export and share your full lab history
- Access your results anytime, from any device
Professionals can also analyze client data more efficiently and save time managing lab reports.
Healthmatters.io personal account provides in-depth research on 10000+ biomarkers, including information and suggestions for test panels such as, but not limited to:
- The GI Effects® Comprehensive Stool Profile,
- GI-MAP,
- The NutrEval FMV®,
- The ION Profile,
- Amino Acids Profile,
- Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones (DUTCH),
- Organic Acids Test,
- Organix Comprehensive Profile,
- Toxic Metals,
- Complete Blood Count (CBC),
- Metabolic panel,
- Thyroid panel,
- Lipid Panel,
- Urinalysis,
- And many, many more.
You can combine all test reports inside your Healthmatters account and keep them in one place. It gives you an excellent overview of all your health data. Once you retest, you can add new results and compare them.
If you are still determining whether Healthmatters support your lab results, the rule is that if you can test it, you can upload it to Healthmatters.
We implement proven measures to keep your data safe.
At HealthMatters, we're committed to maintaining the security and confidentiality of your personal information. We've put industry-leading security standards in place to help protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of the information under our control. We use procedural, physical, and electronic security methods designed to prevent unauthorized people from getting access to this information. Our internal code of conduct adds additional privacy protection. All data is backed up multiple times a day and encrypted using SSL certificates. See our Privacy Policy for more details.