Normal range 2500-7000 cells/µL (2.5-7 10⁹/L SI). Specimen: Whole blood (EDTA).
Also known as: absolute neutrophils.
2500-7000 cells/µLThreshold: read below
Reference range
Conventionalcells/µL
25007000
SI10⁹/L
2.57
Combined adult band. LabVals does not publish separate men's, women's, or pediatric ranges for Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC); those can be narrower than the band shown.
Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) reference range, specimen, and conversion details
Specimen
Whole blood (EDTA)
Conventional range
2500-7000 cells/µL
SI range
2.5-7 10⁹/L
Conversion factor
×0.001 (conventional → SI)
Threshold
< 500 cells/µL is severe neutropenia (high infection risk)
Convert any Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) result between units on the unit converter.
What is the normal range for Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)?
The standard teaching reference range for Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) is 2500-7000 cells/µL in conventional units, or 2.5-7 10⁹/L in SI units. This value is measured in whole blood (edta).
What threshold is taught for Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)?
For Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC), the commonly taught threshold is: < 500 cells/µL is severe neutropenia (high infection risk).
Source: Adult reference values compiled from Pagana & Pagana, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, and Fischbach & Dunning, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
Above the range
What causes a high Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)?
Begin neutropenic precautions and treat fever urgently when ANC < 500.
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