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i have a white cell count of 13.7 is this high
This is above the normal range.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoWhite blood cells produce antibodies and 'engulf' pathogens. Therefore, high white blood cell count could indicate an infection - you produce more white blood cells to fight it.
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What happens if white blood cell count is high?
If white blood cell count is high that means the body is responding to an infection.
What is White blood cells is high?
For adults, a high white blood cell count is 10,500 leukocytes per microliter of blood. Average white blood cell count is 4,500 to 10,500.
Would appendicitis show up on a blood test?
yes.And the white blood cell will count very high due to the infection of apendicsus.
High white blood cell count is called?
Sickle cell
Will herpes make white blood cell count high?
No!
Can a partially torn tendon in your arm cause your white blood cell count to be a little high?
Having a partially torn tendon in your arm can definitely cause your white blood cell count to be a little high. White blood cell counts are high when there is infection or irritation in the body.
Can steriods cause a high white blood cell count?
YES
Is 13.2 percent white blood cell count normal?
high
What causes low white cell count in horses?
A low white blood cell count is of concern and your vet should be looking into it further. A high white blood cell means that your horse is fighting infection.
What are high POLYS in a blood test result?
Polys are short for polymorphonuclear leukocytes also known as neutrophils. When someone has a blood test to test their differential white blood cell count and they results indicate high polys that the white blood cell count is high. White blood cells fight infection.
What happens when white blood cell count is 30000?
If you have a white blood cell count of 30,000, your doctor will most likely run more tests to figure out why you have a high count. High white blood cell counts can be caused by anemia, infections, inflammatory disease, or leukemia.
Is a 21000 white blood cell count high in a 12 month old?
The approximate normal white blood cell count is 4500 to 10000 white blood cells per cubic millimeter. 21000 definitely falls in the approximate high range.
