Do elevated platelet, and WBC levels indicate chronic myeloid leukemia?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am enquiring on behalf of my partner. His WBC levels have been elevated, along with fatigue and some sweating. A couple of months ago, the WBC level was 10,300 cells per microliter of blood. The most recent blood test shows a WBC of around 13,260 cells per microliter of blood. Neutrophils are high (differential 72%), as are platelets and basophils. I wonder if this points towards CML or other types of leukemia. I have attached the blood report. Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

I have reviewed the report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). There are no premature cells like myelocytes, metamyelocytes, etc.

Total WBC (white blood count) is also not more than 50000 cells per microliter of blood. So it does not indicate CML (chronic myeloid leukemia). It could be some form of inflammation or infection.

In case of inflammation or infection, the platelet count rises due to the release of interleukin-6, called secondary thrombocytosis.

I hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.