It is possible for a patient to have a relatively high lymphocyte count, but with a low white blood cell count, the absolute lymphocyte count may be normal.

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A high percentage of lymphocytes can occur even when the total white blood cell count is low, but the absolute lymphocyte count (the actual number of lymphocyte cells) can still fall within normal limits if the overall white blood cell count is sufficiently low.

It Is Possible for a Patient to Have a Relatively