Is WBC 1.8 low, normal or dangerous? What does White blood cell count level 1.8 mean?
Your WBC level of 1.8 is a Low WBC level.
High levels of WBC in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood WBC level is between 4 thou/uL and 11 thou/uL, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if WBC levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.
Important - Go to the end of this article and read how our patients treated their low WBC levels
Normal range of WBC found among men : 4 - 11 thou/uL
| Age | Ideal WBC value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 4.072 |
| 5-10 years | 4.145 |
| 10-15 years | 4.22 |
| 15-20 years | 4.296 |
| 20-25 years | 4.373 |
| 25-30 years | 4.452 |
| 30-35 years | 4.532 |
| 35-40 years | 4.614 |
| 40-45 years | 4.697 |
| 45-50 years | 4.782 |
| 50-55 years | 4.868 |
| 55-60 years | 4.956 |
| 60-70 years | 5.045 |
| 70-80 years | 5.136 |
| 80-90 years | 5.228 |
| 90-100 years | 5.322 |
| >100 years | 5.418 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
A video message on the treatment of your low WBC level
If you want your blood test report to be interpreted by WBC specialist, you can upload your report. Our WBC expert will provide you with the most accurate interpretation of your blood test results and treatment within 12 hours. Upload blood test report now
Click here to know Symptoms of Low WBC
Besides Lab test failures, there are many other reasons for inaccurate blood results. Know the common reasons for inaccurate blood test results
Can Low or High WBC cause Heart Attack? Click here to know
Normal range of WBC found among women : 4-11 thou/uL
| Age | Ideal WBC value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 4.074 |
| 5-10 years | 4.15 |
| 10-15 years | 4.227 |
| 15-20 years | 4.305 |
| 20-25 years | 4.385 |
| 25-30 years | 4.466 |
| 30-35 years | 4.549 |
| 35-40 years | 4.633 |
| 40-45 years | 4.719 |
| 45-50 years | 4.806 |
| 50-55 years | 4.895 |
| 55-60 years | 4.986 |
| 60-70 years | 5.078 |
| 70-80 years | 5.172 |
| 80-90 years | 5.268 |
| 90-100 years | 5.366 |
| >100 years | 5.465 |
Click here to know Symptoms of Low WBC
Can Low or High WBC cause Heart Attack? Click here to know
Click here to upload your blood test report
If you take a WBC blood test and the results are not in the normal range (4-11 thou/uL), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.
Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease WBC levels include:
- Infections, most commonly caused by bacteria and some viruses, less commonly by fungi or parasites
- Bone marrow damage
- Overwhelming infections (e.g., sepsis)
- Inflammation or inflammatory conditions such as vasculitis or inflammatory bowel disease
- Myelodysplastic syndrome
Receive world-class medical opinion about your low WBC levels over email. Upload blood test report now
This page has got the maximum number of views from the below mentioned cities (traffic in last 30 days):
Henry, South Dakota
Lentillac-du-Causse
Kandulapalem
Grenois
Korukollu
Lens, Pas-de-Calais
Grimacco
Kingdom of Aksum
Karepalli
Jiaoqu, Yangquan
Khetla Khedi
Kuchaikote (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
Jarjayes
Lanfang Republic
Hebbal, Mysore
Kelamangalam
Le Liège
Howrah Madhya (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
Gilly-sur-Isère
Ghangaria
Groisy
Kahlur
Kadoli
Gurdwara Makhdoom Pur Pahoran
Langeac
Juvinas
Jalasangvi
Guaynia
La Latette
Karanja, Raigad
Jagannadhapuram, Chittoor district
Halekota
La Ferté-Villeneuil
Le Puech
Jiaoqu, Yangquan
John Sam Lake, Washington
Gudur mandal
Hegewald (colony)
Kahalgaon
Gatti Raipur
Jeypore
Kalna, India
Hauteluce
Le Bosc-du-Theil
Gniezno Voivodeship
Juzanvigny
Isla Pavón
Iizaka, Fukushima
Le Rouret
Kallur, Yelburga
How the WBC Test Is Done :
If your doctor wants WBC test on you, you may need a WBC blood test. During the WBC blood test, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your WBC Test report by your pathologist.
Click here to upload your blood test report
About Us
Our mission at Medchunk is to provide the highest quality medical information service to healthcare professionals and patients.