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I recently had surgery and had a gram stain test taken from my chest and it said that i have rare white blood cells. is that normal and is it okay to have?

Q: i recently had surgery and had a gram stain test taken from my chest and it said that i have rare white blood cells. is that normal and is it okay to have?

: Rare white blood cells seen with gram stain from a lesion is a common finding, nothing to concern.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Rare white blood cells seen with gram stain from a lesion is a common finding, nothing to concern.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/26/2022

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A member asked:

I recently had surgery and had a gram stain test taken from my chest and it said that i have rare white blood cells. is that normal and is it okay to have?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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