Is Lymphocyte Count Of 3.6 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Tue, 24 Jan 2017

Question: I went to an emergency room a week ago because of some possible cardiac symptoms (I had quadruple bypass 8 months ago). Everything turned out to be fine, and I had a follow up with my cardiologist. Both docs said all of the tests and blood work were fine. However, today I received all of the lab work done in ER. My anion was 16 (normal range 7-15), but what I am really worried about is the abs lymph of 3.6 (normal range .8-3.1). I have no other symptoms that I looked up for lymphoma or other cancers this may possibly indicate. Is this number something to worry about? I put the lab tests in my profile.

I uploaded the labs

Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
High lymphocytes

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking.

Lymphocyts are an important part of immune diseases.They help fight off diseases.You may have a lymphocyte count that is higher than wold normally be.This is harmless,temporary situation,as can occur after an illness.Some causes are 1-infections 2-autoimmune disorder 3 - vasculitis etc.At the moment you should not worry.Just repat a test 2 weeks later.

Kindly Dr Esmeralda

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (30 minutes later)

Is it true that cancer would normally be indicated by a much higher number than 3.6? Would I see other numbers high or low?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
High lymphocytes

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.It is true that cancer maybe indicated by number higher then 15.000 of lymphocytes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (33 minutes later)

Final question. Sorry, I am really worked up. I was doing research and see that most doctors do not consider a number under 4.0 a reason for worry or retesting. Yet you asked for repeat test. Does that mean you see something in other parts of the tests?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
High lymphocytes

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.I agree with others doctors.You can do the test just for you.to be sure that it's no reason for you to worry

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (11 minutes later)

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
High lymphocytes

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T