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Originally Posted by SaintessHeart
Is there anything wrong with a high red blood cell, white blood cell count with low CO2 levels during a blood test result?
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1. Polycythemia
2. Leukocytosis
3. Hypocarbia
The polycythemia and the hypocarbia are usually a chronic reaction to low oxygen intake, otherwise it could signify a problem with hemoglobin oxygen transport systems. Leukocytosis is expected in infections.
If the pathologist notes abnormal morphology of the rbcs and wbcs, it could suggest leukemia but will require further tests. Hypocarbia alone can suggest metabolic alkalosis.