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Is a monocyte percentage of 11% in a cbc test a sign of trouble in the body ?

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Monocytosis: The small increase in monocytes could indicate a mild viral infection.This also could be a part of stress response. I wouldn't be worried about it especially if your other cell counts are normal.

Answered 8/20/2018

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