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If h have troublet or feel like there might be something wrong with your appendix..will it show in a blood test?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Appendix: If appendix is inflamed, your white cell count (WBC) will be elevated.

Dr Walsh agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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