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My wbc is 15, 000 rbc is 389, counts have been like this for 1 1/2 years. no infections. what could cause this? thyroid problems and low b12.

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Need to know: Which type of WBC are elevated. Neutrophils, lymphs or something else. Heavy smokers can have a WBC of this level from the carbon monoxide alone.

Answered 6/10/2014

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