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On my CBC everything is in normal range except my WBC count and Neutrophils count. Is this too low for a tummy tuck?

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jen23654Jan 6, 2014
Neutrophils %, automated count 54 Lymphocytes %, automated count 34 Monos %, auto 11 Eosinophils %, automated count 1 Basophils %, automated count 0 Neutrophils auto count 1.6 WBC COUNT 3.0 Red blood cells count 4.40 Hgb 12.9 Hematocrit 38.0 MCV 80 - 100 fL 86 RDW, RBC 12.5 Platelets count 171

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Dr. Jaime Campos Leon, MD
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