Surgical technologists and technicians are a critical part of surgical teams in hospitals and clinics. The surgical supply technician is a surgical technician who is specifically responsible for providing sterile instruments to the team. In some settings, a surgical supply technician is sometimes referred to as a central service technician or a sterile supply technician.
White blood cells (WBCs), also called leukocytes or leucocytes, are the cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders. All white blood cells are produced and derived from multipotent cells in the bone marrow known as hematopoietic stem cells.
White blood cells, also called the leukocytes, help fight off infections in your body. Normally you will have between 3,500 and 5,000 white blood cells per microliter of blood. Less than this is considered low. A low white blood cell count means your body's ability to fight off infections is compromised. Types White blood cells come in five types: basophils, eosinophils, lymphocytes, monocytes and neutrophils.