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July 13th, 2010
Hi,

I would like to know if a normal WBC (8.3 on a lab scale of 4.0-10.0) but high lymphocytes (3.44 absolute and 41.3% differential) is cause for concern. All other CBC parameters are perfectly normal.

Haemoglobin 14.70 g/dL (13.00 - 17.00)
Packed Cell Volume 43.70 % (40.00 - 50.00)
Leukocyte Count, Total 8.30 thou/mm3 (4.00 - 10.00)
RBC Count 5.33 mill/mm3 (4.50 - 5.50)
MCV 81.80 fL (80.00 - 100.00)
MCH 27.60 pg (27.00 - 32.00)
MCHC 33.80 g/dL (32.00 - 35.00)
RDW 14.80 % (11.50 - 14.50)
Platelet Count 274.0 thou/mm3 (150.0 - 450.0)
Differential % Leukocyte Counts:
Segmented Neutrophils 49.70 % (40.00 - 80.00)
Lymphocytes 41.30 % (20.00 - 40.00)
Monocytes 4.70 % (2.00 - 10.00)
Eosinophils 3.50 % (1.00 - 6.00)
Basophils 0.80 % (< 2.00)
*Differential Absolute Leukocyte Counts:
Neutrophil 4.14 thou/mm3 (2.00 - 7.00)
Lymphocyte 3.44 thou/mm3 (1.00 - 3.00)


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replied July 13th, 2010
Blood Disorders Answer A14193
Hi and welcome to the forum! I am glad that I can help you.

You want to know which medical conditions may be indicated by increased lymphocytes.

Lymphocytes are increased in cases of viral infection which can be located anywhere in the body. The most frequent clinical appearance of viral infections are pharyngitis, enterocolitis, common cold, flu, lymphadenitis, etc. In rare conditions, increased lymphocytes may suggest leukemia.

According to the data that you described, you experience increased lymphocytes. It may be caused by a previous viral infection such as a common cold or enterocolitis. You may consider having another blood count after all the symptoms and inflammations that you experience. If you still experience increased lymphocytes with increased white blood cells count, you may want to see a hematologist to exclude any hematological medical conditions.

Please keep in mind that I provide medical information only. I am not able to diagnose medical conditions online. Please contact your doctor for further advice and information about diagnosis and treatment options.


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replied August 6th, 2011
Understanding my labs?
Hi, I too haev a lab result back that says under T-Lymph Help/Supp-short Absolute CD 3 CD 4 CD 8, all of which are marked "HIGH" (2705, 1561, 1136) but I do not know what that means? I have been being tested for PBC, and other autoimmune, but could it be luekemia too? Thanks so much
Erinn
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