The high white blood cell count understands an increase in cells in your serum that helps in fighting the infections.
The high white blood cell count understands an increase in cells in your serum that helps in fighting the infections.
The elevated or increased or the high white blood cell count in general indicates one of the following conditions:
Causes of High WBC Count
The increase in your white blood cells is termed as the leukocytosis. It would typically occurs in the response to any of the following conditions, as listed below:
The increase in the WBC could also be due to increase in any of the types of WBC:
It is may-a-times seen that there is no identifiable cause for your increase in the WBC or white blood cells. This condition is termed as Idiopathic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome. This has the ability to have serious complications, for example, damage to the following organs:
High WBC Count during Pregnancy
It is considered to be normal that your white blood cell count increases during the pregnancy period as the body goes through a physical stress by carrying the baby. The levels seem to further rise during your first trimester, then continue until rise third trimester, and tends to return to the normal levels within your 6 to 8 weeks after the delivery.
Symptoms of a High White Blood Cell Count
Some of the symptoms could be similar in spite of high white blood cell count, while there could be other symptoms that are specific to any underlying condition. In case of Elevated WBC, the symptoms would be experienced as given below.
Note: During the pregnancy phase, there are no symptoms that are seen.
The symptoms that are witnessed in individuals with High WBC are as follows:
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Swelling of the area ( in case of infection)
Symptoms In Case Of Cancer
If a high WBC count is caused by cancer, symptoms may include:
Symptoms In Case Of Respiratory Conditions
If you have a high white blood count and it is due to underlying respiratory condition, the symptoms would include the following:
Guidelines to follow before, during and after the WBC Count Test
Here are some guidelines an individual can refer to once they have decided to undergo WBC Count Test (CBC) in Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center
The required documents needed for this test includes your valid government ID and an appropriate Doctor’s prescription.
A. Before the Test
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The preparation for multiple tests for Platelet testing may require some preparation ahead.
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Usually, Fasting is not required before the test.
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However, your doctor may advise you fasting, if other multiple tests are also ordered
B. During the Test
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During the blood test, the doctor would take the blood sample from the vein in your arm, using the small needle.
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Then, a small amount of blood would be drawn and collected into the corresponding test tube or the vial.
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You might feel a little sting when the needle pricks or while it is being removed. This would usually take less than even five minutes.
C. After the Test
There would be slight tenderness at the injection site without any major concern. This patient is expected to get back to their daily life immediately.
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Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre, the WBC Count Test Center Near You
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Cost of WBC Count Test in Delhi
The WBC Count Test (as a result of CBC Test) price varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.
There are multiple tests that are done to monitor any specific symptoms so, get your WBC Count Test as a part of Total Blood Count Test done your nearest Ganesh Diagnostic Center.
Here is a list of the WBC Count Test and similar tests conducted at our center for your White Blood Cells Checkup.
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- CBC Test at Home
- Monocyte Test
- Absolute Basophil Count
- Absolute Eosinophil Count
- Absolute Lymphocyte Count
Management of High WBC Count
The Treatment and Management of High WBC are as follows:
1. Lifestyle Management
- Getting Rest
- Drink Warm Tea
- Consume Warm Water to soothe the sore throat
- Dietary Modifications to prevent GIT issues
2. Medication Intervention
- Antihistamines
- Bronchodilator medications
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs, Ibuprofen)
3. Treatment
- Steroids
- Radiation Therapy
- Immunosuppressant
- Chemotherapy
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Antibiotics
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What Is a Normal WBC Count?
It is seen that according to National Institute of Health (NIH), normal number of the white blood cells in your bloodstream is from 4,500 to 11,000 WBCs per micro liter (4.5 to 11.0 × 109/L).
Can Medications Cause a High White Cell Count?
The Medications could be used to increase WBC count. These include the following:
- Corticosteroids
- Epinephrine
- Lithium
- Colony-Stimulating Factors
- Beta-Agonists
Is it beneficial to raise your white blood cell count?
This is general depends on any underlying condition that would cause your low white blood cell (WBC) count. It is not considered to be beneficial to raise the white blood cell count above the designated normal levels, but if the white blood cell count is low, you would need the treatment to help raise the normal levels.
Note from Ganesh Diagnostic & Imaging Center
Early checkups are always better than delayed ones. Safety, precaution and care are depicted in the several health checkups at our center. We are the Nearby Pathology Lab at your service.
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