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What Do These WBC And Platelet Count Indicate?
My white blood cell count is low 2.4 and my platelet count is low top 1.6 I believe, I had a moderate cold a pretty bad ear canal infection (no anti -b s taken) and strep throat back to back to back over about 3 weeks, could the low counts be caused by the illnesses?
Mon, 11 Jan 2021
Hello,
White blood count normal range starts from 4. You have 2.4. It is really low that means leucopenia. If you have ear canal infection it should have increased. Your platelets are normal in range. You should do a peripheral blood film to evaluate the cause of leucopenia. I think it is very important for you.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asha Pramanik, Pathologist and Microbiologist
White blood count normal range starts from 4. You have 2.4. It is really low that means leucopenia. If you have ear canal infection it should have increased. Your platelets are normal in range. You should do a peripheral blood film to evaluate the cause of leucopenia. I think it is very important for you.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asha Pramanik, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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