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What is the BASO Index? What role does it play in the body? What does a high BASO blood count show? Is it worth repeating the test? Does a high BASO score indicate serious illness? The question is answered by the drug. Anna Mitschke.
What does elevated BASO in morphology indicate?
Good day. This is Alina and I am writing to you to consult my latest results. Well, about 3 weeks ago I did diagnostic tests, and more specifically blood counts. It turned out that I have increased BASO. As far as I know, the upper norm is 1.00, and in my case the BASO level was 1,25. What could this be the result of? Is this a sign of illness? I had this test done before, but that was a long time ago and as far as I can remember, it was fine then. The rest of the results are in line with the standards, only this unfortunate BASO worries me.
Maybe she should re-test to make sure that the result is really correct? Or maybe the lab staff made a mistake? I will be grateful for a quick and substantive answer. I am 45 years old and at 39 I became a mother for the first time. I don’t know if it matters, but it gives information. Currently, I do not have any health problems, and I did not suffer from anything serious before. Regards and thank you for your answer. Alina from Tarnów.
The doctor explains the possible causes of an elevated BASO in morgology
Peripheral blood count is a widely used test. Complete blood count consists in determining the number of morphotic elements of blood and evaluating certain features of their structure. In the peripheral blood there are i.a. white blood cells, otherwise known as leukocytes.
There are 5 leukocyte subpopulations. These include neutrophils (neutrophils), eosinophils, basophils (basophils), lymphocytes and monocytes. The study of the share of individual subpopulations of leukocytes is called the Schilling picture. Normal percentage of neutrophils are 60-70, eosinophils 2-4, basophils 0-1, lymphocytes 20-45, monocytes 4-8. Changes in total leukocyte counts should be assessed in conjunction with changes in their subpopulation.
BASO stands for Basophils. These are cells that are part of the immune system. Increase in the number of basophils in the blood we call basophilia. We observe an increased percentage of basophils in the course of many diseases. We observe basophils, among others in the course of chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, acute basophilic leukemia or polycythemia vera. Then, apart from the change in the number of basophils, we usually observe deviations from the norm also in other parameters.
All parameters in laboratory tests should be assessed together. We should not analyze one parameter in isolation from the rest. Additionally, the tests should be compared with the clinical picture presented by the patient. Then the accompanying symptoms, illnesses and hereditary burdens are important. Minor deviations in laboratory tests do not necessarily indicate the presence of a disease. Especially if they are not confirmed in the clinical picture, i.e. there are no symptoms. Laboratory errors are also common. The test should then be repeated. It is worth showing the test results to your family doctor. The doctor will verify whether it is necessary to repeat the examination and order further diagnostics.
— Lek. Anna Mitchke
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