Absolute Neutrophil Count, Blood normal range — check your value
Roughly 2,000 to 7,000 cells per microlitre in adults.
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What Absolute Neutrophil Count, Blood measures
The actual number of neutrophils per microlitre of blood, rather than their share of white cells. The figure used to judge infection risk.
Absolute Neutrophil 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 Neutrophil Count, Blood normal range by age and gender
What a high Absolute Neutrophil Count, Blood means, and common causes
The actual number of neutrophils is above range, which points to an active bacterial infection or inflammation. Unlike the percentage, this number cannot be distorted by changes in other cell types.
Common causes: Bacterial infection or abscess, acute inflammation or tissue injury, steroid medicines, physical or emotional stress, smoking, and late pregnancy.
What a low Absolute Neutrophil Count, Blood means, and common causes
The number of neutrophils is below range, called neutropenia. Below 1,500 the infection risk begins to rise, and below 500 it becomes serious enough to need urgent care.
Common causes: Viral infections including dengue and typhoid, some antibiotics and anti-thyroid medicines, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, autoimmune disease, and chemotherapy.
Frequently asked questions
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.