What does it mean if my blood test comes back with high neutrophils and low lymphocytes?

Answer by  Echo (229)

A high neutrophil count is a marker of a bacterial infection. The primary concern of the doctor will by the lymphocyte count. When they come back low it is a sign of lymphocytosis which is, most likely, a sign of lymphocytic leukemia.

Answer by  Amom (701)

Neutrophils and lymphocytes produce antibodies to fight bacteria and viruses. If you have high lymphocyte count, you were exposed to a viruse. If you have a low Neutrophils score then is wasn't bacterial. You should have a doctor explain it fully to you because there are other factors involved when getting blood tests results that only a doctor knows.

Answer by  mansi (521)

It could indicate something as simple as a bacterial infection to mono or as serious as leukemia. It's best to wait for your doctor to explain the results before stressing yourself out and jumping to conclusions.