- female
- 50 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm worried because my wife's white blood cell count is really high, around 13,400. Could you take a look at the report and let us know what you think? We're unsure what this means and if it's something we should be concerned about.
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A white blood cell (WBC) count of 13,400 is higher than the normal range of 4,500-11,000, indicating a possible infection, inflammation, or immune response
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Haematologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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