My 1.5 year old baby has low neutrophils and high lymphocytes. Why?

Question

Hi doctor,

My 1.5-year-old boy has low neutrophils (17%) and high lymphocytes (74%). He has normal hemoglobin and total WBC. We did this blood test one week after vaccinations. There is no actual complaint, and we did the blood test to check if there is an iron deficiency. I have attached the blood report for your reference.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

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As per the report provided, the lymphocyte count is slightly high. In the case of a child with age 1 to 3, the lymphocyte count can be up to 70%.
Lymphocytosis is considered in a child of 1.5 years when the absolute lymphocyte count is more than 9000. Here, it is not more than 9000 in your case. Hence, clinical correlation should be done as a temporary viral infection can lead to lymphocytosis.
So, acknowledge any significant clinical history about your child for further comment.
You can consult a pediatrician for a clinical examination, keeping all this in mind.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.