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Hi..51yr old female here with automated neutrophils at 37, lymphocytes at 49 momo's at 11 and basophils at 0..... am i at risk for myloid leukemia?

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Why do you ask?: Without abnormal forms in your blood, and assuming the absolute counts were reasonably close to the reference range, this does not suggest preleukemia or anything else.

Answered 7/29/2015

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Dr. Hernani Cualing answered

Specializes in Pathology

Screening data only: Although lab test such as CBC can screen for abnormal blood values, and may incidentally detect an impending leukemia, it is not used to determine risk for leukemia, like myeloid types.Inherited, environmental, infectious factors are risk related: genetic mutaions, chemical radiation drugs chemo, agents like HIV HTLV1 EBV viruses increase risk for certain leukemias. Talk to doctor for details.GL

Answered 8/19/2015

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