Question 1

what can cause my platelets, white blood cells and red blood cells are all high causing leukocytosis, mild thrombocytosis and macrocytes?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation : Macrocytes are white blood cells too. Also depends how high they are. Very mild elevation like 10-13 for WBC and 400-450 for platelets could be lab variations too. If mild to moderate suggests inflammation which can be from infection, autoimmune disorders. If very high, blood disorders are a concern. Whomever ordered the test should follow up with u.

Question 2

the red blood cells counts is 4970 is high and the white blood cell is 9400 is higher than the red blood, and the hemoglobin 157.000 is normal, hematocrit 0.450 is normal or no platelet 184.000 is also a normal for an 52 yrs old. thank you?

Accepted Answer

: I do not see anything wrong with those numbers (the units your lab uses are different from the units in the USA). You should not have any concern. Take care!

Question 3

i was on oral steroid when i had a cbc test taken.  it showed elevated red blood cells,  white blood cells and platelets.  could this be from meds?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely yes: steroids can stimulate the bone marrow to produce more blood cells (all 3 lines of them) so you should not worry that this is something else.  Long term (&gt;2-3 weeks) steroids can do the reverse effect and suppress blood cell synthesis.  Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 4

i am in watch and wait status with cll. all of my test results, including red blood cells and platelets, are normal with the exception of lymphocytes which fluctuate between 22 and 26. i do not have any symptoms. do you agree with my watch and wait?

Accepted Answer

: The best doctor to answer this is your oncologist, who knows your situation the best. If you are unsure, perhaps get a second opinion form another oncologist who can look at all your test results, not just the current ones. Trends in your bloodwork are very important as well. How long have you been diagnosed? There are many factors that influence the treatment decisions. Good luck!

Question 5

i had blood work done red blood cells white blood cells and platelets were all low also hemocrit among others does this indicate leukemia?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: At your age, leukemia usually shows a high white count. However, anemia is ALWAYS serious and worth investigating. WBC and platelets values only somewhat out of range are less worrisome.  I'm betting we find something treatable.

Question 6

what is the yellow liquid in which red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended?

Accepted Answer

Plasma: If the blood is allowed to clot (thereby removing the clotting factors) before isolating this fluid, then it is called serum instead of plasma.

Question 7

low red blood cell count, high platelets and high mch on lab test. what can it mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends upon how abnormal the counts are.   Laboratory normals are set at the laboratory level and do not indicate normal for everyone. Values slightly outside the range may be completely normal for you and not for another person. This is where your doctor uses their experience and personal  knowledge of your case.

Question 8

why might red blood cells be high in children?

Accepted Answer

See below: Partially because they adapted to grow inside of the womb in hypoxic environment. But there are many other reasons, such as shorter life span of the red blood cells compare to adults and more bone marrow production, it could be also dehydration, or living in high altitude or some other hematological problems.

Question 9

what does high red blood cells mean?

Accepted Answer

A lot: Could mean dehydration, sometimes can signify a myeloproliferative disorder.  Also if the hemoglobin is low and the rbcs are high, could mean there is a blood disorder called thalassemia.  Either way, it should be evaluated.  Hope this helps.

Question 10

what are the indications of high red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Let me help: Anabolic steroids, which stimulate red blood cell production
carbon monoxide poisoning, congenital heart disease in adults, copd, dehydration, EPO doping (injections of erythropoietin (epo) to enhance athletic performance), heart failure, hemoglobinopathies (conditions present at birth that impair the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells) and others.
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What can cause my platelets, white blood cells and red blood cells are all high causing leukocytosis, mild thrombocytosis and macrocytes?

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The red blood cells counts is 4970 is high and the white blood cell is 9400 is higher than the red blood, and the hemoglobin 157.000 is normal, hematocrit 0.450 is normal or no platelet 184.000 is also a normal for an 52 yrs old. thank you?

A member asked:

I was on oral steroid when i had a cbc test taken. it showed elevated red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. could this be from meds?

A member asked:

I am in watch and wait status with cll. all of my test results, including red blood cells and platelets, are normal with the exception of lymphocytes which fluctuate between 22 and 26. i do not have any symptoms. do you agree with my watch and wait?

A member asked:

I had blood work done red blood cells white blood cells and platelets were all low also hemocrit among others does this indicate leukemia?

A member asked:

What is the yellow liquid in which red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended?

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Low red blood cell count, high platelets and high mch on lab test. what can it mean?

A member asked:

Why might red blood cells be high in children?

A member asked:

What does high red blood cells mean?

A member asked:

What are the indications of high red blood cells?

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