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What Does Leukocytosis In Blood Report Signify?
Hi Doctor... our company required us to undergo an Annual Physical Examination which includes CBC. I already have the result and based on the findings I am Physically fit but with minor ailment which refers to the Leukocytosis that they have found on my blood- What does this mean? how will I go about this?
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
Hello
Leukocytosis refer to increased WBC count.Leukocytosis may be to many causes like infection,inflammation,tumour etc.
It is important to know differential values of WBC count,exact WBC count,ESR,RBC and platelet count etc.
You need proper clinical evaluation and may need further investigations.
It is important to search for cause of leukocytosis.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Leukocytosis refer to increased WBC count.Leukocytosis may be to many causes like infection,inflammation,tumour etc.
It is important to know differential values of WBC count,exact WBC count,ESR,RBC and platelet count etc.
You need proper clinical evaluation and may need further investigations.
It is important to search for cause of leukocytosis.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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