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Common causes of a low Neutrophils (%)
- Overwhelming sepsis
- Chemotherapy or marrow suppression
- Viral infection
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All tests · Complete Blood Count (CBC) · Neutrophils (%)
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What causes a low Neutrophils (%)?
Normal range 40-70 % of WBC (0.4-0.7 fraction SI). Specimen: Whole blood (EDTA). See the full Neutrophils (%) reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Neutrophils (%)?
The standard teaching reference range for Neutrophils (%) is 40-70 % of WBC in conventional units, or 0.4-0.7 fraction in SI units. This value is measured in whole blood (edta).
| Specimen | Whole blood (EDTA) |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 40-70 % of WBC |
| SI range | 0.4-0.7 fraction |
| Panel | Complete Blood Count (CBC) |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Neutrophils (%) 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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