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Blood test shows wbc count 12 e9/l , neutrophils count 9 e9\l and mcv 27.4 pg. i do not have any apparent symptoms of any infection. what could be a reason for these abnormal results?

Q: blood test shows wbc count 12 e9/l , neutrophils count 9 e9\l and mcv 27.4 pg. i do not have any apparent symptoms of any infection. what could be a reason for these abnormal results?

: Idiopathic leukocytosis is not rare and certain medication may cause that too. You should have it rechecked in 3 months just to make sure. You give us MCV which is low but no other numbers such as Hb, total red cell count so I can't tell if any relationship between low MCV and mild leukocytosis.

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Idiopathic leukocytosis is not rare and certain medication may cause that too. You should have it rechecked in 3 months just to make sure. You give us MCV which is low but no other numbers such as Hb, total red cell count so I can't tell if any relationship between low MCV and mild leukocytosis.

Answered 11/11/2022

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A member asked:

Blood test shows wbc count 12 e9/l , neutrophils count 9 e9\l and mcv 27.4 pg. i do not have any apparent symptoms of any infection. what could be a reason for these abnormal results?

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