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I have a high level of lymphocytes. Is it worrisome?
Query: Hi doctor, I took CBC test before six months. My WBC is 8.97 *10^3 per microliter of blood and lymphocytes are 45.4 % 4.08*10^3 per microliter of blood. Yesterday, I took another CBC test. My WBC is 7.5*10^3 per microliter of blood and lymphocytes are 46.4 %. Is it anything serious when there is a h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lymphocytes are usually increased following a viral infection, some bacterial infections and also in conditions of stress. If you have a cold, it might be due to viral infection. The percentage of increase in your lymphocytes is not very high. Continue taking medica... Read Full »
Leukemia runs in my family. Does my high lymphocyte level suggest I have it too?
Query: Hi, Should I be concerned that several blood CBC tests over the past two months have been out of range on the high end? Particularly the absolute lymphocyte count. There is leukemia in my family. I have no symptoms except fatigue and nausea. Please guide. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your reports show mild elevated absolute lymphocyte count. But your total WBC (white blood cells) count is normal. So it is not the blood cancer. But if you have had a high absolute lymphocyte count for two months, then w... Read Full »
What does my blood report signify about my chloride, sodium, lymphocyte, and RDW levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I underwent a blood test today, and everything came normal except the following: Carbon dioxide: 20 mEq/L; Normal: 21 to 33 mEq/L; Status: Low. Chloride: 95 mEq/L; Normal: 98-107 mEq/L; Status: Low. Sodium : 149 mWq/L; Normal: 134-146 mWq/L; Status: High. Absolute lymphocyte count: ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should remember that the results of investigations vary from one laboratory to another due to sample collection technique, use of reagents, test procedure, and faulty mechanisms. From the attached reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), c... Read Full »
Why is my 1-year-old daughter having high absolute lymphocyte count?
Query: Hello doctor, My 1-year-old daughter has a WBC count of 20.3, absolute lymphocyte 10.8, and neutrophil 28. We have been asked to consult a hematologist. We are worried as in what type of issue is she having. She does not have a fever, is acting well and eating well. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In children, there is usually a presence of high lymphocytes. But in your child, absolute lymphocytosis is present. Hence, your child should be referred to a hematologist for examination, especially, lymph nodes palpation, liver, and spleen palpation. (If needed, USG... Read Full »
Does decreasing lymphocyte count indicate lymphoma?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a rising LDH level which went to 227 U/L and three months later to 269 U/L. In the last two CBC tests, lymphocytes dropped to 0.8 per mcL. I am concerned if it could be lymphoma. I had prostate cancer 15 years ago and a nodule in my lung. Two years before, I had a total PET/CT wit... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your LDH (lactic acid dehydrogenase) level is not clinically significant. You have absolute lymphopenia and relative neutrophilia. It might be related to chronic inflammation or prolonged infection. Multiple micronutrient deficiencies could be present. Please take CRP (... Read Full »