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What Causes High TLC Level?

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Posted on Wed, 21 May 2014
Question: hi, just got the fathers blood test report his TLC counts is high 14310. please suggest the consequesnces and measures
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Increased TLC indicate some type of infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX khanduja13
Thanks for writing to HCM

I have gone through your father's finding in detail.It is important to know the reason for investigations.
Increased total leukocyte count (TLC) indicate some type of infection in the body.Sometime infections are asymptomatic in nature.
Your father need detail clinical examination and other routine investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,RBS(Random blood sugar),Lipid profile,Renal function test,Liver function test(LFT),Urine RE/ME,Chest X-ray (PA view),Ultrasound of abdomen.Further investigations can be done if needed.
These investigations are needed due to his age.

Proper treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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What Causes High TLC Level?

Brief Answer: Increased TLC indicate some type of infection. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX khanduja13 Thanks for writing to HCM I have gone through your father's finding in detail.It is important to know the reason for investigations. Increased total leukocyte count (TLC) indicate some type of infection in the body.Sometime infections are asymptomatic in nature. Your father need detail clinical examination and other routine investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,RBS(Random blood sugar),Lipid profile,Renal function test,Liver function test(LFT),Urine RE/ME,Chest X-ray (PA view),Ultrasound of abdomen.Further investigations can be done if needed. These investigations are needed due to his age. Proper treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX