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    Jan 25, 2009, 06:47 AM
    Blood counts
    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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    Jan 25, 2009, 07:07 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by joanne266 View Post
    I just had some blood work done and my dr. says my wbc is low 3.1 what does that mean

    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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    Jan 26, 2009, 09:59 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by joanne266 View Post
    I just had some blood work done and my dr. says my wbc is low 3.1 what does that mean
    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.
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