CBC results didn't approve my surgery, any Medical Advice?!
Question:
CBC results didn't approve my surgery, any Medical Advice?
My PCP didn't approve my elective surgery b/c of my lab results. My WBC was 2.7 and flagged Low; Neutrophilis was flagged low at 35; my Lymphs were flagged High at 53; my Neutrophilis Absolute was flagged as Alert at .9; and my PT & PTT was flagged as Low with a 1.0
Did he make the right decision in telling me that I need to see a Hemotlogist, and to wait for the surgery until this is resolved?
TIA
Answers:
For "elective" surgery...?
Yes...it seems very wise to figure out why you have neutropenia first.
It could from a medication or drug you are taking (hopefully), or an infection (that can be treated and cured, hopefully), or an immune disorder....or worse case scenario....cancer (i.e. leukemia).
Regardless, you are at an increased risk of developing an infection...and elective surgery would not be very wise right now, as you would likely develop a post-operative infection that could be very dangerious and serious.
Figure out what is going on with the neutropenia first. If it is an "elective" surgery...then it can wait.
Hope this helps.
And I hope the neutropenia resolves completely and is nothing serious.