Is WBC 2.9 low, normal or dangerous? What does White blood cell count level 2.9 mean?
Your WBC level of 2.9 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.
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Normal range of WBC found among men : 4 - 11 thou/uL
| Age | Ideal WBC value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 4.116 |
| 5-10 years | 4.235 |
| 10-15 years | 4.358 |
| 15-20 years | 4.484 |
| 20-25 years | 4.614 |
| 25-30 years | 4.748 |
| 30-35 years | 4.886 |
| 35-40 years | 5.028 |
| 40-45 years | 5.174 |
| 45-50 years | 5.324 |
| 50-55 years | 5.478 |
| 55-60 years | 5.637 |
| 60-70 years | 5.8 |
| 70-80 years | 5.968 |
| 80-90 years | 6.141 |
| 90-100 years | 6.319 |
| >100 years | 6.502 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
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Normal range of WBC found among women : 4-11 thou/uL
| Age | Ideal WBC value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 4.119 |
| 5-10 years | 4.242 |
| 10-15 years | 4.369 |
| 15-20 years | 4.5 |
| 20-25 years | 4.634 |
| 25-30 years | 4.772 |
| 30-35 years | 4.915 |
| 35-40 years | 5.062 |
| 40-45 years | 5.213 |
| 45-50 years | 5.369 |
| 50-55 years | 5.529 |
| 55-60 years | 5.694 |
| 60-70 years | 5.864 |
| 70-80 years | 6.039 |
| 80-90 years | 6.219 |
| 90-100 years | 6.405 |
| >100 years | 6.596 |
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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
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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.
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