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What Does High Neutrophils And RDW Indicate In A Child?

Can you help me interpret some lab values for a 38.5wk neonate, I just need an general interpretation for school. WBC, RBC, Hgb, Hct, MCV are all normal but MCH, MCHC, Platelet count and lymphocytes are low. RDW and neutrophils are high, slight enlarged platelets & polychromasia and marked anisocytosis. The mother had chorioamnionitis. Anything would help, thanks
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

The values of CBC as provided by you along with mother having history of chorioamnionitis strongly recommend full evaluation of baby and need for early antibiotic therapy. Babies born to mother with proven chorioamnionitis have 10% risk of sepsis and low platelets, neutrophilia, etc., suggest need for full laboratory evaluation along with culture and antibiotic therapy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad
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What Does High Neutrophils And RDW Indicate In A Child?

Hello, The values of CBC as provided by you along with mother having history of chorioamnionitis strongly recommend full evaluation of baby and need for early antibiotic therapy. Babies born to mother with proven chorioamnionitis have 10% risk of sepsis and low platelets, neutrophilia, etc., suggest need for full laboratory evaluation along with culture and antibiotic therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad