A 60-year-old female asked:
in blood test. neutrophils low. lymphs high monocytes high .but only reading high on absolute was granulocytes and neutrophils. cause for concern?
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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
43 years experience Pathology
How high?: Percentages mean nothing. If your absolute granulocyte count was slightly above the reference range without abnormal forms and you feel well, it means nothing; this fluctuates and a cold shower can double it.
Answered on Jul 3, 2019
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