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Why is there increased lymphocytes percentage in my blood?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had a complete blood count test and it seems my lymphocyte percentage is high. Please help me. Is this something I should be scared about? I was in my period when the blood test was taken in case this has any relation to the results.

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

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MBBS

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Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri is an experienced General Physician and Pathologist with extensive years of clinical expertise. He specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions while providing holistic care to patients. As a Pathologist, he is skilled in performing and interpreting laboratory investigations that aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Rajendragiri is dedicated to delivering patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and overall well-being.

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Hello,

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Your lymphocyte percentage is slightly high. Kindly mention your clinical complaints so that I can guide you further. It is not a matter of getting scared as your all other parameters are within range. I suggest you repeat complete blood count (CBC) after a week. Usually, a temporary viral infection can lead to lymphocyte elevation temporarily. It has no relation to menstruation. If after one-week lymphocytosis persists, then investigate with peripheral smear examination report for further workup.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the quick reply. I have no complaints, the blood test was prophylactic. Three months back I did the same test, and again lymphocyte percentage was slightly high against the percentage of neutrophils. WBC was the same. Meanwhile, last month, I have suffered from purulent angina. Since then, I have no complaints.

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri is an experienced General Physician and Pathologist with extensive years of clinical expertise. He specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions while providing holistic care to patients. As a Pathologist, he is skilled in performing and interpreting laboratory investigations that aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Rajendragiri is dedicated to delivering patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and overall well-being.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Angina is not related to high lymphocytes percentage. If there is no clinical complaint, then the chance of any underlying disorder seems to be very less likely. In case of viral infection like cold, infectious mononucleosis, hepatitis, etc. Lymphocytes can be high. I suggest you repeat complete blood count (CBC) after one week. If after a week, lymphocytes percentage are high, then investigate further with peripheral smear examination report and revert back to me.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 16, 2018
Reviewed At June 15, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri is an experienced General Physician and Pathologist with extensive years of clinical expertise. He specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions while providing holistic care to patients. As a Pathologist, he is skilled in performing and interpreting laboratory investigations that aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Rajendragiri is dedicated to delivering patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri is an experienced General Physician and Pathologist with extensive years of clinical expertise. He specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions while providing holistic care to patients. As a Pathologist, he is skilled in performing and interpreting laboratory investigations that aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Rajendragiri is dedicated to delivering patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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