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4 y/o's labs showed slightly high lymphocytes w/slightly low neutrophils. all other values normal, no sign of illness at draw. terrified it is cancer.

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Dr. Aasim Sehbai answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Lymphocytosis: This is not uncommon to see a slight lymphocytosis in children. I would probably repeat a CBC in 3 months but nothing to worry. It is not cancer.

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Answered 10/5/2016

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