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My blood work showedhigh immature granulocytesgranulocytes buteverything else was normal. could i still have leukemia?

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Need repeat tests: Immature granulocytes can be caused by a recent infection. Since I don't know your medical history and symptoms, it is hard to advice. I'm sure your physician will repeat the labs in the near future to make sure the CBC is back to normal.

Answered 7/19/2015

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Dr. Matthew Fero answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Acute leukemia...: typically causes increased numbers of "blast" cells in the blood and bone marrow, not just immature granulocytes. (Occasionally they will only appear in the marrow) Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) typically causes a dramatic increase in mature granulocytes. Your increase in immature granulocytes is more likely due to a recent. Infection or some other stressor.

Answered 1/3/2016

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