If an individual has a low white blood cell count, his or her body becomes susceptible to serious illnesses and infections. A low white blood cell count can indicate the presence of one or more serious health problems, such as leukemia, hyperthyroidism, aplastic anemia, or an infectious disease.
To test: add 2 teaspoons of garden soil to a jar and a few inches of cabbage water. Stir and wait for 30 minutes. Check the color. If it turns pink, your soil is acidic. If it is blue/green, your soil is alkaline. There are quite a few fruit and vegetable plants that thrive in acidic soil.
Measure one cup of mixed soil and place it in a smaller container. Allow the soil to air dry completely. If the sample is going to be tested by a local extension service, seal the dried soil in a plastic zip bag and label it. Remove the cap of the pH test tube from the soil testing kit. This tube will be determined by the color of the cap and varies with each kit. Pour 10 ml of distilled water into the test tube.