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Why Is Bone Marrow Biopsy Advised If WBC Count Is High?
I'm having a bone marrow biopsy done in a couple weeks. My WBC has been high for months now, hovering at around 13,000. I've had a CT of my lungs which showed nothing and I quit smoking with no decrease in count. What could the doctor be looking for in my bone marrow? Is that WBC typical with any types of leukemia?
Tue, 6 Jan 2015
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I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have only slightly high total count. It doesn't require bone marrow examination. However if your differential count shows ay atypical cells or you have hepatic or spleen enlargement then bone marrow examination is needed torule leukleukemia.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have only slightly high total count. It doesn't require bone marrow examination. However if your differential count shows ay atypical cells or you have hepatic or spleen enlargement then bone marrow examination is needed torule leukleukemia.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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