Question 1

what is the definition or description of: cbc shows wbc increased?

Accepted Answer

An in creased: White blood count would be over about 10.5 to 11 in most labs.

Question 2

my cbc showed wbc were 6.1. is this normal? mine are usually 7.5 or more.

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Normal: The normal range for WBC is about 4 to 11 thousand.

Question 3

is my dr missing something last 5 cbc in 12 months order. wbc 5.9 ,5.7,,5.1,5.8,4..9 neutr 3.7,3.7,3.7,4.1,3.6 lymphs 1.5,1.2,1.01.0,last 0.8 low.

Accepted Answer

Those are the same: Those test results are so similar that in real life, they are the same.  Since normal people don't do 5 CBC tests in one year, there is something else missing from this picture.  If there is nothing else going on, then one should ask, "Why am I going to the lab more than once or twice a year?"  And, "What am I looking for when, and if, I do another blood test?"

Question 4

what does a cbc test mean if the results come back with high wbc and midly low rbc?

Accepted Answer

What are the results: Lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and your doctor who ordered the test is in the best position to do that.

Question 5

what would make your wbc neutralphils and mixed be high on a cbc? what kind of infection?

Accepted Answer

Lab data: This is quite non-specific insofar as the info you have provided. It may not be due to infection, and many other things can elevate the neutrophile counts, including any inflammation, trauma, leukemia, and so on. You need to provide your symptoms and the remainder of the CBC values for this to have any meaning.

Question 6

what types of cancer will typically elevate your wbc?  some? all? cbc useful in ruling out cancer?

Accepted Answer

Need more: Info here. Many leukemias will have an elevated wbc, but also could be up as a "reactive" change with solid tumors, or tumor associated infection.

Question 7

how to indirectly detect zn cu levels via cbc, full liver profile tests. like ceruloplasmin, wbc, etc. thanks for the help.

Accepted Answer

Need specific tests: To determine zn and cu levels you need to test directly for these elements. CBC and liver function tests will not provide useful information. You should discuss the matter with your doctor as zn and cu levels are not usual tests.

Question 8

my son has had high grade fever since 2 days. his cbc shows wbc at the low end @ 4.9 and high monocyte @11.5.  what does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

High monocyte count: Hi, I am assuming your son has been seen and evaluated by his pediatrician?  Did he/she order the bloodwork?  Most likely, with limited information, a high monocyte count with fever can be due to a viral infection, which most likely is self limited.  Normally, I would repeat the cbc when he is healthy again.  Also, I recommend you call his pediatrician just to confirm that this is his opinion also

Question 9

what is the reason of different wbc numbers in cbc tests, it was 6.4 three weeks ago and it's 5.2 now. did i have infection 3 weeks ago?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: 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,  The variation you described is within the limits of normal variation. 
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Question 10

what causes a high number/percentage of mid cells in cbc when the overall wbc is in the normal range? esr is also high (50mm/hr) and slight anaemia.

Accepted Answer

Several populations: of cells are in the mid range on an automated diff. Eosinophils are there and could go with a reactive or inflammatory process with an elevated ESR. Anemia alone can lead to ESR elevation.

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Is my dr missing something last 5 cbc in 12 months order. wbc 5.9 ,5.7,,5.1,5.8,4..9 neutr 3.7,3.7,3.7,4.1,3.6 lymphs 1.5,1.2,1.01.0,last 0.8 low.

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What would make your wbc neutralphils and mixed be high on a cbc? what kind of infection?

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How to indirectly detect zn cu levels via cbc, full liver profile tests. like ceruloplasmin, wbc, etc. thanks for the help.

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My son has had high grade fever since 2 days. his cbc shows wbc at the low end @ 4.9 and high monocyte @11.5. what does this indicate?

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What is the reason of different wbc numbers in cbc tests, it was 6.4 three weeks ago and it's 5.2 now. did i have infection 3 weeks ago?

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What causes a high number/percentage of mid cells in cbc when the overall wbc is in the normal range? esr is also high (50mm/hr) and slight anaemia.

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