What is Differential Count?
It is the part of the CBC that shows the counts for the five main kinds of white cells, either as percentages (the first 5 counts), or as the number of cells (the second 5 counts) The five kinds of white cells or Leucocytes are: Neutrophils Lymphocytes Eosinophils Basophils Monocytes In a heart attack, the complete blood picture may show an increase in the white count reaching a peak on the first day. In case of infectious heart diseases that are of short duration, a raise in the neutrophil count may be seen. Where as in case of infectious heart diseases of long duration we may encounter a raise on the lymphocyte count. What is E.S.R. ? E.S.R stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate; It evaluates the rate at which red blood cells sediment in a tube of anticoagulated blood. The test is used as an indication of underlying inflammatory processes. However, it is not specific for any particular disease or disease process. But its serial estimation of values gives the idea of the progress o
