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Why there is immature granulocyte found in the bloodwork?

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

Don't worry: A granulocyte is a blood cell that fights infection. You have a large percentage of them in your blood all the time. It could just be a random finding to see an immature one. It could also be that you have an infection causing a recent increase in the number and type of cells that fight infection. Follow up with your doctor.

Answered 3/8/2019

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Don't worry about it: A few are normal, especially if you're under a little stress. If there are a lot of them, it warns of infection. I've always had a few on board in my blood whenever i've checked myself.

Answered 10/27/2018

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Illness: Usually if you are acutely ill your body will send out immature cells to fight infection.

Answered 12/16/2013

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