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You need to look at her ANC (absolute neutrophil counts). The total White Blood Count is made up of multiple types of white cells so you need to look at the lymph cells and neutrophils. There are percentages listed for each as well as an absolute number. It's the absolute count that's more telling. If you are seeing a rise in the ANC, then there's a good indication that the growth factor is working as is the bone marrow. Neutrophils are produce by the bone marrow exclusively whereas lymph cells can divide to create new cells independent of the bone marrow.
If it's just the lymphocytes, then it may indicate a viral infection. But you really need to look at the entire make up of the white blood count.
BTW...neutrophils and granulocytes are one in the same.
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Marlene, wife to John DX w/SAA April 2002, Stable partial remission; Treated with High Dose Cytoxan, Johns Hopkins, June 2002. Final phlebotomy 11/2016. As of July 2021 HGB 12.0, WBC 4.70/ANC 3.85, Plts 110K.
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