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What Does This TLC And ALC Count Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Question: hi........ my TLC was 5.7 three months back and my ALC was 2.6. now my TLC is 4.5 and my ALC(absolute lymphocyte count) IS 1.944. I am undergoing tests for a lung allergy ... is this fall in the ALC (from 2.6 to 1.9 )normal or does it indicate anything serious?? like immunity related( u know what i mean by low immunity) thanks
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No need to worry. It is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern regarding your lymphocytes count. You have totally normal total leukocyte count as well as absolute lymphocyte count. So you are perfectly fine. No need to worry at all. An your immunity is not affected with this count. Just be relaxed. Continue with your line of treatment.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer you.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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What Does This TLC And ALC Count Indicate?

Brief Answer: No need to worry. It is normal. Detailed Answer: Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern regarding your lymphocytes count. You have totally normal total leukocyte count as well as absolute lymphocyte count. So you are perfectly fine. No need to worry at all. An your immunity is not affected with this count. Just be relaxed. Continue with your line of treatment. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.