What does a low white blood cell count mean?

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Hi, you smarties ,

I finally had my annual GYN appt. and since I don't have my yearly

physical with my primary care until September, we decided to run some

routine blood tests while I was there (cholesterol, CBC, thyroid,

etc.).

Everything came back great --- Total cholesterol was 165, HDL 69!

However, my white blood cell count was LOW at only 4.6. I know there

are some of you here that practically have your doctorette in blood

test results. From what I have read, it sounds like a bad sign of a

compromised immune system. I will definitely be repeating this test in

Sept. and asking for others.

I'm a little concerned to be honest. Any ideas?

-Hadley (Isabelle, 4 yrs. Pauci JRA)