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What Causes Elevated WBC Count?
Question: My white blood count indicates leukocytosis present range is 3.6-11.6 and report also states its 12k/cmm what does this all mean
Brief Answer:
Findings suggests raised WBC count
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Normal levels of WBC count in our blood is 4,500-10,000/cu mm.
Your findings suggests WBC count 12000/cu mm.So,WBC count is mildly raised and this condition is called as leukocytosis.
It may be due to infection/inflammation.
You need clinical correlation.You may need few other investigations after evaluation.
Underlying cause of increased WBC count should be searched.
It is important to know your symptoms and reason for investigation.
You may need to take few medicine after evaluation.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Findings suggests raised WBC count
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Normal levels of WBC count in our blood is 4,500-10,000/cu mm.
Your findings suggests WBC count 12000/cu mm.So,WBC count is mildly raised and this condition is called as leukocytosis.
It may be due to infection/inflammation.
You need clinical correlation.You may need few other investigations after evaluation.
Underlying cause of increased WBC count should be searched.
It is important to know your symptoms and reason for investigation.
You may need to take few medicine after evaluation.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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