Question
What causes a baby’s blood routine test to show an elevated white cell count?
Answer
An elevated white cell count in a baby’s blood routine test may be due to the baby’s sensitive immune system. It is recommended to check the blood routine daily to monitor the changes in white cell count and to undergo anti-infection treatment. Typically, this is not a major issue and may be caused by a bacterial infection. If the white cell count returns to normal within a week, it is suggested to undergo a bone marrow biopsy to rule out the possibility of blood diseases.