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What can a high white blood cell count mean. mine was 18 and i was told that it should be under 10?
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The normal range of white blood cell (WBC) count is 4,000-10,000. If the counts go above 10,000,look for the common causes for high WBC such as an infection. The lab /instruments can also have error in analysis. Infections often cause fever and high WBC. If you feel fine then rechecking the count is the first step. If the repeat test shows high WBC count persists consult a hematologist to guide yo
Answered 2/12/2022
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Total WBC count is of limited usefulness. Need to know the type of cells that are elevated. Visit this site for information and talk to the doctor who ordered the test. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/17704-high-white-blood-cell-count
Answered 2/14/2022
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