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Mom is in her 80s. her wbc was 3.0. (her norm is usually 4-5.) other labs (cbc, cmp) were normal. she is active,goes for daily walks, &says she feels good other than getting tired at times which he feels is normal for her age. what could be cause. ?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

? Viral infection: Sub clinical viral infection is common, and the cbc testing is dynamic, if repeated after a while, while having no symptoms, it would be fine, so long she is fine , no worries, we treat individuals not lab results, if still concerned you can ask the physician who ordered the test, wish yourself and your mother wellness

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Answered 9/15/2019

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A member asked:

Mom is in her 80s. her wbc was 3.0. (her norm is usually 4-5.) other labs (cbc, cmp) were normal. she is active,goes for daily walks, &says she feels good other than getting tired at times which he feels is normal for her age. what could be cause. ?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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