During a health assessment, you receive a lab report for a 65-year-old male patient presenting with fatigue and fever. His complete blood count (CBC) shows a count of immune defense cells at 15.0 x 109/L. Based on the typical reference interval of 4.0-11.0 x 109/L for these cells, how should the results be assessed?
Such an elevation in the count is indicative of immediate risk for severe allergic reaction.
This measurement falls below the normal range, raising concerns for immunodeficiency disorders.
The patient's immune cell count is within expected parameters; no further analysis is required.
The count indicates a possible immune response to an infection or another underlying issue and should be investigated further.
An immune defense cell count of 15.0 x 109/L is higher than the standard reference range of 4.0-11.0 x 109/L, suggesting the presence of leukocytosis. Leukocytosis can suggest several conditions, such as infection or inflammation. Further examination is needed to identify the underlying cause, in conjunction with the patient's presenting symptoms of fatigue and fever. Values within the normal range or indicating a lower count would not be appropriate interpretations based on the provided information.
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