Some of the main signs and symptoms of lymphoma include: Painless swelling of one or more lymph nodes in the armpits, neck, or groin; other conditions can cause swollen lymph nodes, including infections, but these are usually painful when touched. Enlarged spleen. An increase in abnormal lymphocytes in the blood.

Alternatively, a high lymphocyte count can represent something more serious. It can indicate a problem with the bone marrow or the way the body produces white blood cells. This can be a sign of a condition such as cancer of the blood or lymphatic system.

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. The term “chronic” in chronic lymphocytic leukemia comes from the fact that it typically progresses more slowly than other types of leukemia.

High lymphocyte blood levels indicate your body is dealing with an infection or other inflammatory condition. Most often, a temporarily high lymphocyte count is a normal effect of your body’s immune system working. Sometimes, lymphocyte levels are elevated because of a serious condition, like leukemia.

Absolute lymphocyte count test measures the level of lymphocyte (white blood cell) in the blood. Abnormal level of lymphocytes may indicate presence of an infection or other significant illness and should be investigated by your doctor. Some cases may show a temporary rise in the levels of lymphocytes post an illness.

If your doctor determines that your lymphocyte count is high, the test result might be evidence of one of the following conditions: Infection (bacterial, viral, other) Cancer of the blood or lymphatic system. An autoimmune disorder causing ongoing (chronic) inflammation.

Though it varies between individuals, a high white blood cell count (leukocytosis) is usually considered to be anything above 11,000 cells per μl of blood in an adult.