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Common causes of a low Basophils (%)
- Acute infection
- Stress or steroids
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What causes a low Basophils (%)?
Normal range 0-1 % of WBC (0-0.01 fraction SI). Specimen: Whole blood (EDTA). See the full Basophils (%) reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Basophils (%)?
The standard teaching reference range for Basophils (%) is 0-1 % of WBC in conventional units, or 0-0.01 fraction in SI units. This value is measured in whole blood (edta).
| Specimen | Whole blood (EDTA) |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 0-1 % of WBC |
| SI range | 0-0.01 fraction |
| Panel | Complete Blood Count (CBC) |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Basophils (%) 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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