Neutrophils 13.7?!

Question: This was my blood test result what does this mean. My doc said raised white cells die to viral infection can anyone elaborate.

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Answers: This was my blood test result what does this mean. My doc said raised white cells die to viral infection can anyone elaborate.

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The neutrophil count is definitely elevated. Neutrophils are a particular type of white blood cell (WBC) that is found in higher numbers during a bacterial infection. Viral infections usually cause an increase in the relative number of lymphocytes....another type of WBC. It would be difficult to elaborate further with the information you have given.

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It's elevated and suggests the possibility of infection but is so non-specific as to be nearly meaningless.

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