High Sed Rate And White Count
Leukocyte count; White blood cell count
Normal Values
4,500-10,000 white blood cells per microliter (mcL).
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What abnormal results mean
A low number of WBCs is called leukopenia. It may be due to:
- Bone marrow deficiency or failure (for example, due to infection, tumor, or abnormal scarring)
- Collagen-vascular diseases (such as
systemic lupus...
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