Table 1.

Normal white blood cell ranges by age

AgeTotal white blood cells ( × 103/µL) Mean (± 2SD)
1-3 days 18.9 (9.4-34) 
2 weeks 11.4 (5-20) 
1 month 10.8 (4-19.5) 
6 months-2 years 10.6 (6-17) 
2-6 years 8.5 (5-15.5) 
6-12 years 8.1 (4.5-13.5) 
12-18 years 7.8 (4.5-13.5) 
AgeTotal white blood cells ( × 103/µL) Mean (± 2SD)
1-3 days 18.9 (9.4-34) 
2 weeks 11.4 (5-20) 
1 month 10.8 (4-19.5) 
6 months-2 years 10.6 (6-17) 
2-6 years 8.5 (5-15.5) 
6-12 years 8.1 (4.5-13.5) 
12-18 years 7.8 (4.5-13.5) 

Adapted from The Harriet Lane Handbook, 23rd Edition.

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