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Few atypical lymphocytes, normal wbc and rbc count .what is the problem if any ?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Repeat it.: Atypical lymphocytes can be caused by a viral illness. If you are worried about lymphoma/leukemia, ask to have a recheck of your blood counts to rule out lab error. I discovered a patient who was perfectly normal had his blood sample mixed up with a patient with leukemia. I told him I didn't believe it, but he had an anxious time waiting for the results of the next test. Humans make mistakes.

Answered 4/18/2015

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