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My white blood cell count is 11.7, what does that mean?
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Probably infection: White blood cells (or leukocytes) are cells of the immune system that defend the body against infection and foreign bodies. The reference range (normally) is between 4.1 - 10.9 x10^3. Your value is very slightly elevated which usually means you're fighting an infection. Hope that helps!
Answered 2/9/2021
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Maybe nothing: The upper range of "normal" is about 10,000. Being slightly up is not really a big deal. White blood counts rise in the face of an infection or inflammation. It's your body's immune system doing its job. You may be fighting off a viral infection, or it may be "normal" for you. Why was it done?
Answered 2/9/2021
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