Question
My son is just over 6 months old, and we went to the hospital today for a routine blood test. The platelet count was 327, the percentage of neutrophils was 16.2%, slightly elevated or low, and the lymphocyte count was 8.20, with lymphocytes accounting for 82.6%, which is much higher than the general indicators for infants. Should I be worried?
Answer
Lymphocytes in children can naturally be elevated, especially without symptoms like fever. In such cases, it can be considered normal. Most infants’ lymphocyte ratios can reach over 70%, so your son’s lymphocyte ratio is not excessively high. However, if there are other symptoms like fever, it could be due to viral infection. A more accurate judgment can be made by considering other examination results, such as the percentage of white blood cells neutrophils, platelet count, and red blood cell count. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a comprehensive assessment by a doctor.