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Does Sore Throat Affect White Blood Cell Count?

I've had a mild sore throat for about a week now and I was wondering how this will affect my white cell count or appearance of general health? The reason I ask is because I'm going for screening on friday including a blood test in order to take part in a clinical trial (invloving healthy volunteers). I'm thinking maybe I should postpone it for a few more days until the sore throat is gone or will my immune system still appear weakened?
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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Depending on the severity the white cell counts will be deranged.. Better is u wait for a few days and then get itself checked up!
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Does Sore Throat Affect White Blood Cell Count?

Depending on the severity the white cell counts will be deranged.. Better is u wait for a few days and then get itself checked up!