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An absolute neutrophil count identifies how many neutrophils are in a sample of your blood. The normal range of neutrophils in a healthy adult is between 2,500 and 7,000 neutrophils per microliter of blood. Any number above 7,000 or below 2,500 puts you at risk of a neutrophil condition.
Neutropenia involves having lower-than-normal levels of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) in your blood. It’s especially common among people receiving cancer treatments, like chemotherapy. Neutrophils help fight infections.
A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test that measures amounts and sizes of your red blood cells, hemoglobin, white blood cells and platelets. A provider can use it to monitor and diagnose medical conditions and check on the health of your immune system.
Neutrophilia happens when your body produces too many neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that fights off infections. You may find out you have neutrophilia after routine blood tests or blood tests to learn why you’re not feeling well.
Common tests to check the health of granulocytes. Your provider can determine your granulocyte count with a complete blood count (CBC), a routine blood test. To find granulocyte levels on your CBC test results, look for the words: Neutrophil or “neut.” Eosinophil or “eosin.” Basophil or “baso.”
An antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) test is a blood test that detects ANCAs in your blood. ANCAs are proteins made by the immune system that mistakenly target neutrophils, infection-fighting white blood cells.
An MPV blood test measures the average size of your platelets, the blood cells that help your blood clot. When considered alongside other test results on a complete blood count (CBC), an MPV test can help your healthcare provider diagnose blood disorders and other conditions.
Lymphopenia is having a lower-than-normal level of lymphocytes in your blood. Lymphocytes are white blood cells that protect you from infection. Having too few of them can increase your chances of getting sick. You may or may not need treatment depending on your symptoms and what’s causing your lymphopenia.
Leukopenia (low white blood cell count) happens when you have a lower-than-normal number of white blood cells. Specifically, you have fewer neutrophils than normal. Neutrophils are white blood cells that act as your immune system’s first line of defense. Without enough white blood cells, you’re more vulnerable to developing infections.
A hematocrit test is a simple blood test that measures the percentage of red blood cells in your blood. Red blood cells are important because they carry oxygen throughout your body. Test results showing low or high hematocrit levels may be signs of blood disorders or other medical conditions.