When to see a doctor

By Mayo Clinic Staff

A test a health care provider orders to diagnose a condition can reveal a high white blood cell count. A high white blood cell count is rarely found by chance.

Talk to your care provider about what your results mean. A high white blood cell count plus results from other tests might show the cause of your illness. Or you might need other tests for more information about your condition.

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Dec. 15, 2022

See also

  1. Pediatric white blood cell disorders