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What Causes An Elevated Absolute Neutrophil Count?
My husband has NEUTRO ABS 1.50 (normal range 1.7-7.0) which gives him a total WBC count of 2.52 (3.5-11.00 normal range). He finished radiation end of December 2016 and chemotherapy end of March 2017. He previous NEUTRO ABS in May was a bit higher. Any concerns?
Tue, 28 Aug 2018
Hi,
Usually, the neutrophil count is raised in infections but neutrophils constitute 60% of the total count.
But as the neutrophil count in the test report, you have given seems a little low which could be because of the low total count so I think it could be a side effect of the chemotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Usually, the neutrophil count is raised in infections but neutrophils constitute 60% of the total count.
But as the neutrophil count in the test report, you have given seems a little low which could be because of the low total count so I think it could be a side effect of the chemotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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