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If you had a severe infection, would you expect your wbc count to be closest to 5, 000 or 15, 000/mm3?

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See below: Usually 15000 but rarely can have low white blod cell count.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/14/2013

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My wbc is at 15. I do have an ear infection is this any number to worry about?

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Hello, my lab results are WBC at 12 . I had no infections that I am aware of. Absolute Neutrophills are at 9708 which is also high? Any ides?

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