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73 yrs old. first blood test showed 41% lymphocyte count, second 37 and third 43. pain in gums and chest. worried about leukemia.

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Easy does it: Low neuts? I wish labs would stop even reporting percentages of different types of white cells. What matters is the absolute count of lymphocytes. If they're above 10000 or so, perhaps it's worth considering you may have chronic lymphocytic leukemia, which depending on type usually does little or nothing to you for decades.

Answered 10/14/2013

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Dr. Sam Markzar answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Periodontics

Unusual blood counts: Please see a hematologist/ oncologist to get a detailed check on the different lab results... It is very crucial. /good luck.

Answered 9/9/2013

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