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Can Low WBC 11.3 Be Symptoms For Leukemia?

HI ,
I just have blood test done and WBC is 11.8 also neutrophilis 8.4T.My doctor is concern and she sent me to repeat the test but the next appointment is only Dec 28
Back in May WBC was 11.3 but i was having a strep throat at that time so she was not concerned.

Now she told me I might have Leukemia....
Fri, 11 Jul 2014
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Hi,
Looking at the history and laboratory findings, I do not think a diagnosis of leukemia can be made on basis of total WBC count of 11.8 and high neutrophil.
Leukemia is commonly associated with high count and increased immature cells in peripheral blood and bone marrow biopsy is necessary for confirmation.
Your report looks like a case of neutrophilia probably due to infection or inflammation some where in the body.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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Can Low WBC 11.3 Be Symptoms For Leukemia?

Hi, Looking at the history and laboratory findings, I do not think a diagnosis of leukemia can be made on basis of total WBC count of 11.8 and high neutrophil. Leukemia is commonly associated with high count and increased immature cells in peripheral blood and bone marrow biopsy is necessary for confirmation. Your report looks like a case of neutrophilia probably due to infection or inflammation some where in the body. Any further queries, happy to help again.