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What Does This Lymphocyte Count Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2015

Question: Is 52.4 in lymphocytes very abnormal?

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lymphocytes a 52.4 percent is mildly elevated and requires assessment

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks fir writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. The normal lymphocyte count is in the range of 20 to 40 percent of white blood cells.

2. The normal absolute lymphocyte count is in the range of 1.00 - 3.00 X 10³/ µL

3. I understand that you are inquiring about lymphocyte percentage of 52.4 percent. This is a mildly elevated count.

4. Usually the term lymphocytosis refers to a count significantly higher than 3000 lymphocytes in a microliter of blood in adults.

5. The commonest cause of mild lymphocytosis is infection due to bacteria or viruses and chronic auto immune conditions. In cancer the lymphocytosis is too high and monoclonal in appearance.

Please get a peripheral blood smear test done.

Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (11 minutes later)

If i had leukemia what percentage would my lymphocyte count?

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please find details below

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX,
Thanks fir writing back with an update.

1. The percentage of lymphocytes in leukemia is found to be in the range of 52 to 83 percent of white blood cells and the lymphocytes are monoclonal.

2. Please double confirm the result communicated to you by your doctor.

3. If possible please upload a copy of complete report for accurate interpretation and discussion.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (1 minute later)

My overally absoulute lymphocytes were 5.24

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please reconfirm result and consult hematologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX,
Thanks fir writing back with an update.

1. The absolute lymphocyte count above 5000 might indicate a neoplastic or leukemia process.

2. I guess your absolute lymphocte count is 5.24 x 10³/ µL and please confirm this with your docotr.

3. Please consult a hematologist and also get your peripheral blood smear test done.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (4 hours later)

So you are trying to say i have leukemia? I am freaking out!! What else causes raised lymphocytes?

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You require additional tests and detailed clinical examination

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

1. I do not confirm leukemia if absolute lymphocytes are over 5000 in count.

2. It is important to get additional tests done and also get examined clinically.

3. Severe infections and autoimmune conditions might also increase lymphocytes significantly.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (1 minute later)

But my absolute is 5.24 not 5000 and most labs allow to 4.8 so they are inly slightly raised are they not?

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Request you to please upload copy of the actual report

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

1. There might be a communication gap in understanding your report completely. I need to double confirm by reading through your report.

2. Many labs have different reference values.

3. May I request you to please upload a copy of your actual report to understand your case clearly and clear any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar