Diagnostic approach to Leukopenia

Absolute neutrophil count < 1500/µl

Chronic

Isolated

Known autoimmune disorder

Consider possible relationship to the underlying disorder.

Consider familial, congenital, ethnic causes

Refer to hematologist

Counsel appropriately

Splenomegaly

Evaluate for systemic diseases causing splenomegaly eg liver disease, infection, storage disease

Manage appropriately

Refer to hematologist

Acute

Other cytopenia or splenomegaly

Refer to hematologist

Recent new drug administration

Stop drug

Refer to hematologist

Evaluate for infection

Consider relationship to drug