Question 1

low hemoglobin and low white blood count. what does this indicate?

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Need to know the: Actual results. Low hb may indicate blood loss and it needs to be investigated to rule out bleeding in the stomach and intestine, especially need to rule out colon cancer. Are you on any medication or drink excessively? Either of these could be the cause. All lab results need to be evaluated in the clinical context and your doctor is in the best position to do that.

Question 2

what is elevated levels of esr and low white blood count indicate during pregnancy?

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See below: Esr's in pregnancy are predictive of nothing.  There are several causes of low WBC (including pregnancy.  Talk it over with your doctor.

Question 3

my hemoglobin has been on the high side for about 6 months at 16g/dl. red blood count is 4.95, white blood count is 7.1. my mchc is also on the high end at 35.3 g/dl. what could this indicate?

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: 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, hemoglobin may be elevated due to dehydration, lung disorder, residence at high altitude and polycythemia. If you level is stable it is not a cause for concern.    Wish you good health!

Question 4

does a white blood count of 21,000 indicate that the patient should be admitted to the hospital?

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No: It's just a number.  For the most part we don't treat numbers.  We treat the clinical findings.  What is more important is why it's elevated, what are the findings on history and physical?  How sick are they?  A lab result by itself is merely a place to start.

Question 5

white blood count

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Vital for immunity!: Healthy blood contains a certain percentage of white blood cells which are part of the body’s immune system &amp; help the body fight infection.  A white blood cell (WBC) count is a measurement the amount of white blood cells in a sample of a person’s blood. The normal number of WBCs in the blood is about 4,500 to 11,000 white blood cells per microliter (mcL). Best of luck with your health!

Question 6

is 14.3 white blood count real bad?

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: Normal is variable between the labs but usually less than 12. At 14.3, one will have to look for differential count to see what is the cause of mild leukocytosis. I will call it elevated white count,  repeat in 4-14 hours., hope it helps.

Question 7

how can i bring white blood count up?

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Depends: What is you white cell count? There are many different causes for a low WBC count and the underlying cause needs to be addressed. If your WBC count is low, please consult a doctor as it is not a do it yourself issue.

Question 8

white blood count 3.8 what does this mean?

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As an isolated: Finding not much.  The lower limit of normal is 4.0 in most labs.

Question 9

is a white blood count of 12.7 a bad thing?

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No it's likely fine: Your WBC (white blood count) varies from day to day and can go up and down for a variety of reasons.  In pregnancy for example, women will often times have a WBC in the range of 15.  Also, 12.7 actually is 12, 700.  However, alot of it depends on what your current health condition is and in general a 12.7 by itself is likely ok.

Question 10

what does white blood count mean when high?

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See below: There are a huge number of possible causes and meanings for a low or high white blood cell count.  Some include: infection, immune disorders, cancers, and other genetic causes.   See your doctor for further infrmation and work up.

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