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My wbc is 14.2 and tsh is 23.58, will that have any effect on the wbc, re-testing on monday 12-1-14 for surgery clearance
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PreOP: The two are likely unrelated. Elevated WBC is caused by many things including infection which should be ruled out prior to surgery. Elevated TSH most likely suggests under active thyroid gland. Depending on the context and type of surgery the low thyroid condition should be corrected before surgery. Good luck
Answered 12/13/2014
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The TSH: level won't have any effect on the WBC count.
Answered 1/12/2015
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No.: There is no direct relationship between the White Blood Cell count and poor thyroid function. However, acute infections and inflammatory conditions can raise the WBC count and affect the accuracy of the TSH value. It's at least as important to find out why your WBC count was high as it is to "normalize" your TSH prior to surgery. Please discuss this with your doctor during your pre-op exam.
Answered 11/27/2014
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No: TSH does not affect your WBC count. However, unless you're on steroids or have a viral infection, your WBC should not be that high. Otherwise, it may indicate a possible infection depending on your history and other symptoms.
Answered 11/30/2016
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