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Content: When this happens it is called a leukemoid reaction and is a normal physiologic response. 6.4k views Answered >2 years ago
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Dr. Ashok Patel answered
Hematology and Oncology 56 years experience
Not necessarily: While high WBC count is associated with leukemia infections are more commonly associated with high WBC count. 6.3k views Reviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered
Hematology and Oncology 23 years experience
Not necessarily: Many conditions such as infection, inflammatory process, infarction can increase white blood cells count. This is a normal body response. However, if white blood cell counts persistently elevated in the absence of infection/ inflammation &/or if it is associated with abnormality on the other blood counts-red blood and platelets -further evaluations including bone marrow biopsy is likely needed. 6k views Reviewed >2 years ago
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