- Female
- 35 Years
- 29/01/2025
I've just got my blood test results back, and my total leukocyte count is showing as 11,600 CellsCumm. Is this within the normal range, or should I be concerned about my white blood cell count being too high?
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normal
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Haematologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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