Question 1

peripheral smear indicates:

wbc: rare variant lymphocytes.

what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It does not mean: anything without a clinical correlation. Why this test was ordered? Do you have any symptoms? Take care.

Question 2

my lymphocytes level were 52% on my blood test and it said at the bottom that some lymphocyte variant form were seen. what does this mean ? should i get tested for blood cancer ? ive had symptoms for years

Accepted Answer

Need more info: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, it may as simple as mono to something serious.     Wish you good health!

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: chronic lymphocytic leukemia?

Accepted Answer

CLL: Simplisticly it is an overgrowth of lymphocytes. Since these cells are usually slow growing the disease tends to progress at a relatively slow rate compared to other types of leukemias and in general may take years to begin to harm a patient. Treatment is usually withheld until the patient becomes symptomatic.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: chronic lymphocytic leukemia ivgh?

Accepted Answer

CLL IgVH: Immunoglobulin variable region (igvh) mutation status is an important marker for prognosis in patients with cll. Testing is by polymerase chain reaction (pcr) amplification of the igvh region, followed by dna sequencing.  Ref: http://www.Mayomedicallaboratories.Com/articles/hottopics/transcripts/2008/2008-11b-cli-pt-2/11b-26.Html.

Question 5

lymphocyte 40.4 what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Incomplete info: You need to give us the complete report of your blood counts. A blood test called cbc(complete blood count) is what we need to get hold of. Only then we can help you. But the doctor who ordered the test can explain what this all means.

Question 6

lymphocyte 40.4 -what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

What  is the unit?: Are you talking about percentage or the absolute lymphocytes counts?  If this is percentage , what is the total white blood cell?

Question 7

lymphocyte a little high.. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Depends: How high?
What are other counts?
Any other symptoms?
Any swollen glands?
Other illness?

Question 8

what does it mean if there is lymphocyte enumeration, high cd19?

Accepted Answer

Lots of B cells: A lymphocyte enumeration is a count of the lymphocytes in your blood.  Lymphocytes primarily include t-cells, b-cells, and nk-cells.  B-cells are identified by cd19, a marker on their surface.   Have the doctor who ordered the test help you interpret the result.  The number of b-cells (how how the cd19 count is), your age, blood vs bone marrow, and your symptoms help him/her interpret the results.

Question 9

how variant can crps be in people?

Accepted Answer

Variety: If you read the diagnostic criteria and notice how vague it is, it's exactly because there is much variety in the presentation of corps.

Question 10

what is scleroderma crest variant?

Accepted Answer

Limited : The limited cutaneous form of systemic sclerosis is also referred to as crest syndrome. "crest" is an acronym for calcinosis, raynaud's syndrome, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia.

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Peripheral smear indicates: wbc: rare variant lymphocytes. what does this mean?

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My lymphocytes level were 52% on my blood test and it said at the bottom that some lymphocyte variant form were seen. what does this mean ? should i get tested for blood cancer ? ive had symptoms for years

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What is the definition or description of: chronic lymphocytic leukemia?

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What is the definition or description of: chronic lymphocytic leukemia ivgh?

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Lymphocyte 40.4 what does it mean?

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Lymphocyte 40.4 -what does it mean?

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Lymphocyte a little high.. should i be worried?

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