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Can repeated blood work (weekly) cause lower blood cell counts? wbc 4.2 last week and now 3.8 this week.

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

No,: weekly lab work will not affect your blood cell counts

Answered 9/6/2017

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No: In babies, frequent blood testing can cause anemia. In an adult, no. And you are describing your white blood count. It fluctuates wildly hour by hour. I'm glad you're health-conscious and also that I can reassure you. Best wishes.

Answered 10/23/2017

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