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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 »
Can a raised TLC level cause harm to the fetus?
Query: Hello doctor, I am in the eighth week of an IVF pregnancy. I have already had three miscarriages before. I am on Filgrastim injections (10 units of insulin syringe), Dexona, Duphaston, Estrabet 2 mg two tablets thrice a day. My doctor got some blood tests done yesterday. The TLC was at 21000 per mic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.The Filgrastim injection that you are taking is responsible for the elevated TLC (total lymphocyte count). But you need not worry as the function of the Filgrastim is to cause multiplication of the white blood cells. Studies have shown that Filgrastim after IVF (in vitr... Read Full »