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Hello, My Wife (age 48) Has Had High Lymphocyte Percentage
Question: Hello, my wife (age 48) has had high lymphocyte percentage (53% in 2014, 46% in 2016, 43% in 2018 and now 53% in 2020) as shown up in her Haemogram. In the 2020 Annual Health Check, her Potassium count is also slightly elevated 5.22 (as against an upper normal of 5.1 nmol/litre). She does not have any physical symptoms or limitations. Is there a cause for worry? What follow up checks should I get done?
Brief Answer:
You can go for a peripheral smear just for reassurance.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Lymphocytes may increase in minor infections. Slightly elevated lymphocyte is quite common and does not cause any problems. However you can go for a peripheral smear to rule out any hematological causes just for reassurance.
You can repeat the serum potasium after few months and as of now no treatment required.
Thanks
You can go for a peripheral smear just for reassurance.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Lymphocytes may increase in minor infections. Slightly elevated lymphocyte is quite common and does not cause any problems. However you can go for a peripheral smear to rule out any hematological causes just for reassurance.
You can repeat the serum potasium after few months and as of now no treatment required.
Thanks
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