My dad has cll and his wbc cell was 95,000 2 wks ago, we took him back in again last week and it had jumped to 275,000. How high can wbc go.
What Is Too High Of A White Blood Cell Count?
A normal white blood cell count is between 4,500 and 10,000 cells per microliter and anything above the normal will denote a high white blood cell count (leukocytosis). This is indicative of an underlying infection that requires medical evaluation and if not reversed can be life threatening.
Avarage between 4500-10,000. . More than 30,000 is blood cancer or leukemia. .
White blood cells help fight infections. They are also called leukocytes. There are five major types of white blood cells:
See also: Blood differential
Leukocyte count; White blood cell count
Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The puncture site is cleaned with antiseptic, and an elastic band is placed around the upper arm to apply pressure and restrict blood flow through the vein. This causes veins below the band to fill with blood.
A needle is inserted into the vein, and the blood is collected in an air-tight vial or a syringe. During the procedure, the band is removed to restore blood flow. Once the blood has been collected, the needle is removed, and the puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding.
For an infant or young child:
The area is cleansed with antiseptic and punctured with a sharp needle or a lancet. The blood may be collected in a pipette (small glass tube), on a slide, onto a test strip, or into a small container. Cotton or a bandage may be applied to the puncture site if there is any continued bleeding.
A WBC count is almost always done as part of a CBC (complete blood count).
No special preparation is usually needed.
When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.
The test is performed to find out how many white blood cells you have. Your body produces more white blood cells when you have an infection or allergic reaction -- even when you are under general stress.
4,500-10,000 white blood cells/mcL (cells per microliter)
A low number of WBCs is called leukopenia. It may be due to:
A high number of WBCs is called leukocytosis. It may be due to:
These lists are not all inclusive.
A simple blood test is generally safe. In general, risks may include:
Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others. Peace
- Basophils
- Eosinophils
- Lymphocytes (T cells and B cells)
- Monocytes
- Neutrophils
See also: Blood differential
Alternative Names
Leukocyte count; White blood cell count
How the test is performed
Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The puncture site is cleaned with antiseptic, and an elastic band is placed around the upper arm to apply pressure and restrict blood flow through the vein. This causes veins below the band to fill with blood.
A needle is inserted into the vein, and the blood is collected in an air-tight vial or a syringe. During the procedure, the band is removed to restore blood flow. Once the blood has been collected, the needle is removed, and the puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding.
For an infant or young child:
The area is cleansed with antiseptic and punctured with a sharp needle or a lancet. The blood may be collected in a pipette (small glass tube), on a slide, onto a test strip, or into a small container. Cotton or a bandage may be applied to the puncture site if there is any continued bleeding.
A WBC count is almost always done as part of a CBC (complete blood count).
How to prepare for the test
No special preparation is usually needed.
How the test will feel
When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.
Why the test is performed
The test is performed to find out how many white blood cells you have. Your body produces more white blood cells when you have an infection or allergic reaction -- even when you are under general stress.
Normal Values
4,500-10,000 white blood cells/mcL (cells per microliter)
What abnormal results mean
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.
What the risks are
A simple blood test is generally safe. In general, risks may include:
- Excessive bleeding (rare)
- Fainting or feeling light-headed
- Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others. Peace
White blood cells help fight infections. They are also called leukocytes
How does having a high count of white blood suppose to make the body feel ,tried,fatigue, or faint, would any of these things come into play.
My white blood count is 25,000 how close to Lukeima am I
An average WBC count is around 10.ooo.
When the white blood cells increase, it is because the body is trying to fight off some type of infection. Once the infection has cleared, the WBC count will return to normal.
When the white blood cells increase, it is because the body is trying to fight off some type of infection. Once the infection has cleared, the WBC count will return to normal.