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White Blood Cell Count Normal Ranges

The white blood cell (WBC) count measures the total number of leukocytes in the blood, including neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.

Age GroupReference RangeUnitNotes
Adults (18–64)4 – 11×10³/µL
Children / Pediatric5 – 15×10³/µLVaries by age; higher in infancy

Also reported in: ×10⁹/L.

Critical (Panic) Values

Critical Low: < 2 ×10³/µL. Critical High: > 30 ×10³/µL. Values outside these limits require immediate clinical attention.

Common Causes of High WBC

Bacterial infection (most common cause)Viral infection (can also cause lymphocytosis)Inflammation (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, IBD)

Common Causes of Low WBC

Viral infections (HIV, hepatitis, influenza)Bone marrow suppression from chemotherapy or radiationAplastic anemia

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