WBC count goes high?

Question

we know that leukocytosis and leukemia are WBC going high, if WBC >10 K/ mm^3 called leukocytosis,
my question is WBC go up to what level can be called leukemia? thanks

Answer 1

Leukemia diagnosis isn't based on WBC count alone. WBC differential (how many/what types of WBC's) is also important as well as the appearence of immature forms. Usually the abnormal CBC is sent for pathologist review and often a recommendation of a bone marrow aspiration is made. The result of the bone marrow is usually when the diffinitive diagnosis is made.

Answer 2

Try asking this question over in the medicine subsection of the science area and you will get a whole lot of knowlegable answers right away. This is not the right area to ask this kind of question...

Answer 3

first don't jump to conclusions ! get another test done at a different facility.the same thing happened at my last check up! i was worried sick!i was retested and everything was normal !there are many reasons this could happening.go to "mayoclinic.com" they can be very informative and most knowledgeable on any medical issue.then get a good doctor.good luck.