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Common causes of a low Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)
- Chemotherapy
- Aplastic anemia
- Severe sepsis
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What causes a low Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)?
Normal range 2500-7000 cells/µL (2.5-7 10⁹/L SI). Specimen: Whole blood (EDTA). See the full Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
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).
| Specimen | Whole blood (EDTA) |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 2500-7000 cells/µL |
| SI range | 2.5-7 10⁹/L |
| Critical value | < 500 cells/µL is severe neutropenia (high infection risk) |
| Panel | Complete Blood Count (CBC) |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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