Can stress increase tlc count to 44.4. Tlc count is increased to 44.4 and absolute leucocyte counts are also increased but dlc r normal  , rbc plt hb counts are with in normal range, crp ,anticcp are normal,esr 16 . had burning micturation and smelly urine prior to the test, eaten only once a day and oily pulses (as there was death in the house) due to some rituals. Also was under stress . What could be the reason. As last year around june july my reports were normal and now tlc are raised alot