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[|Human|] Im having a bone marrow biopsy done in a couple weeks. My WBC has been high for months now, hovering at around 13,000. Ive had a CT of my lungs which showed nothing and I quit smoking with no decrease in count. What could the doctor be looking for in my bone marrow? Is that WBC typical with any types of leukemia?
[|AI|]  Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have only slightly high total count.  It doesn't require bone marrow examination.  However, if your differential count show say atypical cells, or you have hepatic or spleen enlargement then bone marrow examination is needed to rule leukleukemia. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.