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Ask the Doctor Question: My WBC count is in normal range; however, my neutrophils are very low and lymph high. It’s been this way for over 15 years. I’m 65 female and have ITP, no spleen. Do I need to
Ask the Doctor Question: I am a caregiver of a CLL patient who has been on BTK treatment for a month. The recent blood work results show all blood work almost back to normal! We are very relieved that the
Ask the Lab Scientist Question: I have recently been diagnosed with Pernicious Anemic. My Lymphocytes was 312 ×10(9)/L. My RBC Distrib Width is 12%. Do I need to see a hematologist? Thank You for your time. Answer: It would not be
Ask the Lab Scientist Question: I have a few questions on the LabCorp antibody test offered under the FDA EUA (164090: SARS-CoV-2 Semi Quantitative Total Antibody Spike). A. Results measuring IgG, IgM and IgA are provided in Units/mL. The published
Ask the Doctor Question: I’m getting ready to start treatment. My WBC is 71.5, lymphocytes are at 93. Is this too soon for treatment? Answer: While your WBC is high, CLL is generally never treated for one isolated lab value. It
Ask the Lab Scientist Question: What does LY mean? Answer: We need a little more context to your question. But if we had to guess, this is pertaining perhaps to your lab results. If so, LY typically stands for lymphocytes.
Ask the Doctor Question: I have recently been put on ibrutinib 430 mg treatment for CLL. It is now 30 days since I have been using it. I have a blood test every week with a follow up appointment in
Ask the Doctor Question: Should I be worried about my Neutrophils being low? Answer: No need to worry because your neutrophils being 2.0 fall within the normal range. In CLL, we generally recommend that you not get too concerned about any
Ask the Doctor Question: What does a neutrophils number 7,200 reflect? Answer: Your neutrophils being 7.2 fall within the normal range of being between 1.5-7.8. In CLL, we generally recommend that you not get too concerned about any one lab result,
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