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Is wbc count 13.500 normal for a 6 year old with myelocytes and activated lymphocytes. high platelets and normal rbc s?

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Watch closely: If this was my youngster, i'd want to look at the glass slide with a pathologist or hematologist to be sure the cells had been identified correctly, unless they're rare or he's got / recovering from an obvious infection. Whooping cough or any of a few dozen others can do this.

Answered 6/7/2017

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More info needed: More specifics about the CBC are needed. 13, 500 may be a normal white count in a six year old. Finding an occasional myelocyte is not a problem. Activated or stimulated lymphs usually are associated with a viral process. Increased platelets --depending on how high they are could represent an inflammatory process or iron deficiency or other disorder. Discuss with your doctor.

Answered 6/10/2014

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