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Just had a few tests done and am wondering if it is normal to be in above high normal in the following categories. i do not have a spleen, am feeling normal. monocytes/100 leukocytes eosinophils/100 leukocytes basophils/100 leukocytes?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

The normal differential of white cells in normal person with an intact spleen which you see in normal lab report (reference range) is different from a person without spleen. You should concern if the total white cell count is too low or two high and forget about the differential unless the percentage is remarkably out of range.

Answered 4/15/2022

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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. Having said that, the data you provided is not interpretable. Wish you good health!

Answered 4/16/2022

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