Absolute Eosinophil Count, Blood normal range — check your value
Roughly 40 to 440 cells per microlitre, with many Indian labs quoting up to 500.
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What Absolute Eosinophil Count, Blood measures
The actual number of eosinophils per microlitre, the cells that rise with allergy and parasitic infestation.
Absolute Eosinophil Count, Blood normal range chart
These bands are for female, 18 years and above. Enter your age and gender above to see the bands for you. The table below shows the range for every age and gender.
Absolute Eosinophil Count, Blood normal range by age and gender
What a high Absolute Eosinophil Count, Blood means, and common causes
The actual number of eosinophils is above range. In India this most often means allergy or a parasitic worm infestation, and the AEC is the number doctors actually act on.
Common causes: Allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema and drug allergy, intestinal worms, and less commonly autoimmune disease or an eosinophilic disorder. Counts above 1,500 need proper investigation.
What a low Absolute Eosinophil Count, Blood means, and common causes
A low or zero eosinophil count, which is normal and carries no clinical significance.
Common causes: Acute infection or stress, steroid medicines, and Cushing's syndrome.
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Please note. This page explains what a number means against reference ranges for your age and gender. It does not diagnose anything, cannot see the rest of your report, and is no substitute for a doctor. If your lab’s printed range differs, your lab’s range applies.