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My wbc came back borderline/slightly low at 3.3. it was repeated two weeks later and now 3.0. previous results from a year ago showed it to be normal at 4.7. what could cause this?

Q: my wbc came back borderline/slightly low at 3.3. it was repeated two weeks later and now 3.0. previous results from a year ago showed it to be normal at 4.7. what could cause this?

: Viral infection? Does low wbc run in your family. I need more info and a look at your blood smear. Your Drs must have some thoughts. Listen to them.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Viral infection? Does low wbc run in your family. I need more info and a look at your blood smear. Your Drs must have some thoughts. Listen to them.

Answered 5/5/2021

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A member asked:

My wbc came back borderline/slightly low at 3.3. it was repeated two weeks later and now 3.0. previous results from a year ago showed it to be normal at 4.7. what could cause this?

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