Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Elevated white blood countAge: 41 Height: 5' Weight: 175 Conditions: hidradenitisHi. I've sat chronically at 12 as my white blood count for several years. I've had issues with fatigue and feeling weak but it's recently increased with the addition of excessive sweating while asleep and at times during the day. my gp sent me for a routine workup where I have spiked to 15 without any illness(ie no colds etc). She repeated the test the following week and I was at 15.66. She's referred me to hematology. I'm overweight and do smoke a half a pack a day. I've been a chef for 20 years so I'm very active despite these lingering habits(sober now for 6 years). So I'm curious what to expect at the appointment if it's even necessary or if I just need to change my lifestyle? Thanks very much. ### Response: Smoking, overweight and hidradenitis could all contribute to an elevated white blood cell count. The sweating stuff is non specific, only sustained drenching night sweats are particularly concerning, and they are not subtle at all. Do you have the differential on the CBC?.