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A high and or elevated WBC in the blood is usually always an indication of a virus and/or signs of inflammation and/or infection. It can honestly mean so many things. Depending on how the testing to determine elevated WBC is done (spinal tap or via routine blood draw),would also impact the accuracy of such a test. If the WBC came back out of the "higher than normal" range. additional testing would then be done. Usually the Dr. who ordered the test might perscribe antibiotics to treat any type of virus/infection causing the increase of WBC. the levels will usually go back down and no future problems arise.
I have SLE-an auto-immune disease...my WBC is always on the higher side and is no reason for any alarm. If my WBC gets extremely high, other tests are done such as ANA, RA, DNA to locate the cause of WBC to be higher and treatment can then be prescribed.
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What happens during a Complete Blood Count?
A Complete Blood Count is when the cells in your blood are counted and analyzed and the results are sent to your doctor. They measure the red and white blood cells and platelets. If any of the counts are larger or smaller than the guidelines state then your doctor starts looking for the cause. Many diseases cause a change in the blood count.
If you have a perfect blood count does this mean your disease free?
No, there are many diseases that can't be detected by a CBC or complete blood count.
What do you do with eosin?
Perhaps the most common use of eosin dye is in blood testing. Technicians mix the dye with a small amount of blood, then count how many cells absorb the fluorescent red dye. Several serious diseases cause a count of more than 500 eosinophils/microlitre of blood.
Can shingles cause low white blood count?
an shingles cause low blood counts?
How do you increase white blood count in cats?
Diseases including liver and kidney disease increase the white blood cells in cats. A high white blood count can indicate a serious problem.
Can shingles cause low white blood cell count?
an shingles cause low blood counts?
Can a urinary tract infection cause low white blood cells?
Can a bladder infection cause a low white blood count
Will alligies cause your white blood count to go up?
Your blood's red, dude.
Can Synthroid Cause Low White Blood Cell Count?
no
Can mono cause low white blood count?
yes
Does high white blood cell count cause headaches?
can severe headaches cause high white blood cell count
Can a lumbar Cortisone shots raise your white blood cell count?
Yes, it is possible. The inflammation that you are having in the spinal region can cause white cell count elevation. Using the cortisone injections will decrease the inflammation and therefore the WBC count.
