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Is It Necessary To Take Blood Test For Leukemia?

My WBC count was 4.7 in Feb April it was 3.4 My Dr. has me taking double does of supplements from now til December when she will have another blood test done. In the mean time she mentioned something about watching for Lukemia. It seems to me that she would want another test sooner. My iron, B12, and D are and have been low for the last year. She will not give me a referral to a hemotologist for a second opinion. What is your opinion? I am a 25 year old female
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Leukemias are characterized by high WBC counts.
However, there are some leukemias wherein the WBC count is low.
Your history suggests that there is deficiency of vitamin B12, iron and vitamin D for which you are taking supplements.
However, the history posted by you does not suggest malignancy.
You can get another blood test to rule out leukemia sice your doctor is suspicions regarding that.
You can post me the reports of the tests for further assistance.


Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal

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Is It Necessary To Take Blood Test For Leukemia?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Leukemias are characterized by high WBC counts. However, there are some leukemias wherein the WBC count is low. Your history suggests that there is deficiency of vitamin B12, iron and vitamin D for which you are taking supplements. However, the history posted by you does not suggest malignancy. You can get another blood test to rule out leukemia sice your doctor is suspicions regarding that. You can post me the reports of the tests for further assistance. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal