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What does 4299 absolute lymphocytes mean? was having pain under right rib. had ct w/ocontrast, colscope&endo scope. i have no gb.blood wk norm except

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Dr. Michael Thompson answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

DDx: Elevated lymphocytes means the lymphocytes are elevated. It is not a diagnosis. The differential diagnosis (ddx) includes viral infection, inflammation (eg pleurisy), and a leukemia such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (cll). If the alc improves spontaenous, it is likely infection/inflammation. If not a flow cytometry study can start indicating if clonal (cll) or non-clonal increase.

Answered 3/12/2020

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Not concerned: Absolute lymphocyte count fluctuates wildly for reasons that are usually totally mysterious -- the immune system is itself chaotic. If your physician is not concerned, i would not be either.

Answered 1/5/2019

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