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What Can I Expect From High White Blood Cell Count And Fluctuating Platelets?

My mom was just notified by her Dr that she has high white blood cell counts and fluctuating platelets......what does this mean? She has been ordered for more blood work and being sent to a blood specialist next week, I just want to know what the drs could be thinking as a diagnosis?!??
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Mon, 27 Jan 2014
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These particular lab findings are not specific, but can be seen in many categories of bone marrow disorders. Also, this profile can be seen in response to acute infection. Thus, the best plan of action right now is to await the consultation with the hematologist who can best assess the overall past medical history and may order other studies or suggest a procedure such as a bone marrow biopsy if deemed necessary.
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What Can I Expect From High White Blood Cell Count And Fluctuating Platelets?

These particular lab findings are not specific, but can be seen in many categories of bone marrow disorders. Also, this profile can be seen in response to acute infection. Thus, the best plan of action right now is to await the consultation with the hematologist who can best assess the overall past medical history and may order other studies or suggest a procedure such as a bone marrow biopsy if deemed necessary.