The Total Leukocyte Count (TLC), also known as the White Blood Cell (WBC) Count, is a measure of the total number of leukocytes (white blood cells) present in a specific volume of your blood.
Leukocytes are the core components of your immune system. They are produced in the bone marrow and travel throughout the body to find and fight off foreign invaders like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, as well as to help manage inflammation and tissue damage.
The TLC test is a standard part of a Complete Blood Count (CBC) and is critical for assessing the body's immune response and diagnosing conditions like infections, inflammatory diseases, or blood disorders.
