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Cbc/diff ambiguous default wbc 3.0 low,platelets 100 alert and neutrophils ( absolute ) 1.3 low what to do and from what is the cause please?

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A repeat test indica: Your blood counts are borderline low. This may be a lab error or sometimes a virus infection.. You should get a repeat(CBC) test done in 1 or 2 weeks and see if the numbers are higher in which case you do not need to do anything. if they remain low or decrease further, then you must see your doctor to get further testing done to find the cause of low blood counts.

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Dr. Ira Katz answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Multiple poss: Older labs and why done would help. This can be something as simple as lab error which is very common. The next most common cause would be a viral illness causing borderline labs. This can also be a sign of an early serious infection or bone marrow problem. These labs should be repeated in a few days to see if changing. If signs if infection, fever or bleeding see doctor or go to ER immediately.

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