What Does Mild Elevation Of Lymphocyte And Neutrophil Count Indicate?

Posted on Sun, 13 Apr 2014

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Question : My doctor is referring me to blood doctor because of my blood test. See attachment. My platelets also have been between 417,000 to 478,000 in last three years which i have tested. Any secon opinions. Do i need to worry, what is the cause? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: Considerations. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for the query. Do you happen to have a full copy of the complete blood count. would like to review the additional data therein. I don't see an obvious disorder here but this does need to be followed. You have mild elevation of lymphocyte and neutrophil count which an sometimes indicate a hematological issue. If the WBC count remains elevated a hematologist may request a flow cytometry study to see if there are any abnormal circulating blood cells. Your doctor might also request a mutation analysis to screen for some mutations which can trigger abnormal blood counts. Please upload the additional data if you have this available for discussion. Sincerely, Dr Galamaga

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