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My white blood cells is 18000 and my platelets are 417 is that something to worry about?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: Your WBC is way too high and your platelets are way too low. Have you talked to the doctor who ordered the test? What was the reason to get the test done in the first place?

Dr Cress agreed

Answered 10/30/2017

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