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Is it normal to have raised WBC count in teenager?

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My 16 years old son had a routine CBC performed as part of his physical for summer camp. His white blood count came back low 3.4 thousand/uL (reference 4.5 to 13.0), absolute neutrophils 1445 cells/uL (reference 1800 to 8000), neutrophils 42.5 %. He has always been very healthy and has not had any recent illnesses or infections. The other numbers were within normal range. The doctor wants to retest the blood in three months. Why wait so long? Knowing that some of the causes of a low white count are serious makes me want to retest sooner. What do you advise?
Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

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The neutrophil in children usually can be due to some temporary infection etiology. Viral infection also can cause neutropenia due to relatively high lymphocytes. I suggest to repeat CBC and peripheral smear examination report again after 10 to 15 days. I am also not in favour of repeating CBC after three months.

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Published At June 10, 2019
Reviewed At December 28, 2023

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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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