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High wbc count and left nuetrophill shift. my wbc count was 15.7 and nuetrophill count was 12403. i fasted for bloodwork. problem? feel ok

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

The most common: Reasons for a neutrophilic leukocytosis would be bacterial infection or stress of some other illness. Also seen in heavy smokers and with some meds. If you are ok then a follow-up in 6-8 weeks would be fine. Fasting does not have an effect on the cbc.

Answered 3/16/2015

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