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I just got a blood test done today and im a little concerned. my lymphocytes %, automated count was 17.9%. i hear the norm is at least 20%.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Stop worrying: Percentages mean absolutely nothing. If the absolute counts for the neuts and lymphs are fairly close to reference range, and there are no abnormal cells, be thankful for good health and go about your business. And reference ranges are set so that a few percent of healthies fall outside on either end. Best wishes.

Answered 4/28/2018

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A member asked:

I just got a blood test done today and im a little concerned. my lymphocytes %, automated count was 17.9%. i hear the norm is at least 20%.

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My blood test results show that my total white blood count is low, 2.7 109/l and lymphocyte count also low, 0.6 109/l, should I be concerned?