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Few activated lymphocytes are present in my blood test report. is this dangerous or a cancer? lymphocytes reads 35% (3.185x10^9/l).thx

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Probably not: Activated lymphocytes are not dangerous, nor are they an indication of cancer. However, please speak with the ordering health care provider to make certain there are no other concerns.

Dr MacArthur agreed

Answered 10/6/2017

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