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Should I Be Concerned if My WBC Is 3.6?
Proper Numbers Are Important
According to The Mayo Clinic, the normal range for white blood cell counts (WBC) in both men and women should register between 3.5 and 10.5 billion cells per liter of blood 12. A white blood cell count of 3.6 is within the normal range 2.
If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately.
There is Some Variability to the Numbers
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A white blood cell count of 3.6 indicates a reading at the low end of the normal range and may require monitoring for further decreases in number 2. Low white blood cell counts may be a sign of infection or bone marrow disorder 2.
Bottom Line
White blood cell counts vary with age and sex of the individual 2. Consultation with your family physician will aid in maintaining the appropriate number of white blood cells.
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References
- The Mayo Clinic: Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- The Mayo Clinic: Low white blood cell count
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Writer Bio
Based in Georgia, Oreta Samples has been writing veterinary health articles since 2000. Her articles have appeared in Veterinary Technicians Journal, AVMA Journal, NAVTA Journal, and “TechTips” a newsletter of the American Association of Lab Animal Science. Samples holds a Doctor of Health Science from Nova Southeastern University.