Absolute Neutrophil Count

Understanding Absolute Neutrophil Count

Neutrophils are the key indicator of an individual’s immune system function and are responsible for fighting-off bacterial infections. These are the first cells to arrive at the site of an infection.

An ANC test helps monitor the immune response in individuals undergoing cancer treatments that can affect bone marrow’s capacity to produce WBCs, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. A low ANC level may indicate the risk of infections and necessitates the need for prompt medical intervention. Whereas...

What does Absolute Neutrophil Count measure?

An Absolute Neutrophil Count test measures the percentage of neutrophil type of white blood cells (WBCs). This test helps identify conditions that may affect the WBC count, such as infections, inflammations, bone marrow disorders, etc., and monitor their treatments. It is often done as part of a complete blood count test that also measures other types of blood cells.