Share on Pinterest High levels of basophils may indicate rheumatoid arthritis. High levels of basophils may indicate chronic inflammation in the body. Immune reactions or autoimmune conditions that cause chronic inflammation include: rheumatoid arthritis.

What is considered a high basophil count?

What is considered a high basophil count? A basophil count is considered high (basophilia) if the absolute basophil count is above 200 microliters or the percentage is greater than 2%.

What cancers cause high basophils?

Basophils are present in the immune landscape of human lung adenocarcinoma and pancreatic cancer and can promote inflammation-driven skin tumor growth.