I just had some blood work done and my dr. says my wbc is low 3.1 what does that mean

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Originally Posted by joanne266

I just had some blood work done and my dr. says my wbc is low 3.1 what does that mean

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What did the Doctor tell you? Here's the info:

Normal Results Return to top

4,500-10,000 white blood cells/mcL (cells per microliter)

What Abnormal Results Mean Return to top

A low number of WBCs is called leukopenia. It may be due to:

Bone marrow failure (for example, due to infection, tumor, or abnormal scarring)
Collagen-vascular diseases (such as lupus erythematosus)
Disease of the liver or spleen
Radiation
A high number of WBCs is called leukocytosis. It may be due to:

Anemia
Infectious diseases
Inflammatory disease (such as rheumatoid arthritis or allergy)
Leukemia
Severe emotional or physical stress
Tissue damage (for example, burns)
These lists are not all inclusive.

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: WBC count

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Originally Posted by joanne266

I just had some blood work done and my dr. says my wbc is low 3.1 what does that mean

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It depends. What were you having the blood work done for? What other labs were done? Posting CBC/diff results along with any other labs is helpful.