Oak Ridge, TN
A 37-year-old female asked:
Can lower lymphocyte be caused by physical stress? my knee has been in pain and swollen. my lymphocyte level was low 12.3%. my absolute lymphocyte is normal though.what could that possibly indicate? i didnt know if my injury and levels were related
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 50 years experience
See below: 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.
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Last updated Nov 12, 2019
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