What Is Gr on Cbc

Granulocytes, absolute (GR, abs) or. percentage (GR, pct) Measures the number or percentage of white blood cells with granules in. their cytoplasm and two or more lobes in their nuclei; an inclusive term.

What does a high level of granulocytes mean?

A high count of granulocytes in the blood is a condition called granulocytosis. This is the opposite of granulocytopenia, or low granulocytes, and is a concerning condition because it usually indicates an infection, autoimmune disease, or blood cell cancer.

Does immature granulocytes mean cancer?

Immature neutrophils are present in cancer and have an altered functional capacity compared to mature that may influence tumor progression. Immature neutrophils can be present and significantly increased in the peripheral blood and tissues of cancer patients.