- male
- 18 Years
- 29/01/2025
I recently did a random blood test because I was feeling kind of light-headed, and the results got me a bit worried. My neutrophil count is at 80%, lymphocytes are at 15%, and my total WBC count is 10500. I'm 18, so I'm not sure if these numbers are normal for someone my age. Could you help me understand what this might mean?
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Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Haematologist
Answered 25/07/2025
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