Since : Since normal ranges can vary from lab to lab, you should talk to your grandson's doctor about his white blood cell count and whether it is of any concern. In some labs, 3.5 could still be considered in the normal range. Also, it is important to know why the doctor drew the test in the first place since this can give insight as to what they were looking for and whether his white cell count is worrisome. For example, if he had a mild viral illness like a runny nose when the test was drawn, that could cause a slightly low white cell count and so a number such as 3.5 would be expected and will improve when he's feeling better. Anemia usually refers to a red blood cell count, not a white count, so his mother's anemia is likely unrelated.
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Data missing: We makes decisions & recommendations based on history, physical exam & sometimes testing. We can't do a physical here but you could provide a history & description of why testing was done. If it was the routine 9 mo test for anemia, this can be a normal incidental finding. Normal range varies with age, ethnicity and local lab standards. In short, your concern may or may not be warranted. Can't say
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