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Is it normal to count the amount of lymphocytes in a person's blood to see if someone has a certain illnesses?

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Always counted: The count is never the entire story. It is only one out of many clues to a correct diagnosis. Whether the lymphocytes appear normal is also important.

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Answered 7/20/2014

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A member asked:

Is it normal to count the amount of lymphocytes in a person's blood to see if someone has a certain illnesses?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

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My total white blood count is 6.8 109/L and my lymphocytes is 0.80 10.9/L its below the normal range but is it very low and what can cause this??

Blood cance -Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, My readings are as Lynphocytes 4.74 X 109/L WCC 11.5 X 109/L Is these readings are normal or need further blood tests?

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Any help please Re my bloods My total white blood count is 6.8 109/L and my lymphocytes is 0.80 10.9/L its below the normal range but is it very low and what can cause this?? Thanks in advanced