FL
A 33-year-old female asked:
I have an elevated wbc of 14.2. my lymphocytes and my neutrophils are both high. what can cause both to be high?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 50 years experience
Any symptoms?: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, if you do not have any symptoms you may watch and wait. It may be your normal.
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Covington, LA
A 29-year-old female asked:
What could a high WBC with high neutrophils and low lymphocytes indicate?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Leena Varugheseanswered
Pathology 14 years experience
Depends: The answer depends on the clinical situation, presenting symptoms, and medications. I see that you are on Prednisone which can elevate the neutrophils in the blood. It can also be seen in a number of other scenarios including infection.
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