Which blood laboratory test result is most important to check before administering the first prescribed dose of carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet)to a patient?

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Carbidopa-levodopa can suppress bone marrow activity and reduce the circulating levels of WBCs (neutropenia),greatly increasing the risk for infection.More patients with Parkinson's disease are older adults and may already have some age-related decrease in immune function.Neutropenia and infection are more likely when the patient's WBC count is low before treatment with the drug is started.

Which Blood Laboratory Test Result Is Most Important to Check