What Causes A Sudden Drop In WBC Levels In Blood?

Posted on Sat, 20 Aug 2016

Question: i took my monthly CBC for CLL all was good.One odd thing my WBC which has been high for a year, up to 32,000 all of a sudden dropped back to 12.5 normal range. My Dr. says she does not know why but is going to check with lab. Do you have any input as to why this happen?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be faulty lab reading

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Down to such a level in a month is not possible.

I believe there could be some fault at the laboratory side. Either error in printing the report or the counting machine error.

Please do cross check with the laboratory tech.

Please get back to me once clarified.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (23 minutes later)

Talked to my DR she said she is going to check with the lab tec. for error. Will let you know what they find.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sure

Detailed Answer:
Will wait for the info.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T