Absolute neutrophil count
Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
AB-soh-loot NOO-troh-fil kownt
Definition[edit | edit source]
A measure of the number of neutrophils in the blood.
What are neurophils?[edit | edit source]
Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell.
Function of neutrophils[edit | edit source]
They help the body fight infection.
Use of ANC[edit | edit source]
- An absolute neutrophil count may be used to check for infection, inflammation, leukemia, and other conditions.
- The lower a person's absolute neutrophil count is, the higher the risk is of getting an infection.
- Having an absolute neutrophil count of less than 500 means there is a high risk of getting an infection.
- Cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy, may reduce the absolute neutrophil count.
Normal values[edit | edit source]
The reference range for ANC is between 1500 to 8000 cells per microliter is typical. For most people, an ANC between 2,500 and 6,000.
Caliculation[edit | edit source]
The ANC is found by multiplying the WBC count by the percent of neutrophils in the blood
Neutropenia[edit | edit source]
An ANC less than 1500 cells/µL is defined as neutropenia which increases risk of infection.
Other names[edit | edit source]
Also called ANC
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