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The Jump to search Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) is a measure of the number of neutrophil granulocytes present in the blood. Neutrophil granulocytes are also known as polys, granulocytes, polymorphonuclear cells, PMN's, segmented neutrophils or segs. The Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) is part of a larger blood panel called the complete blood count.
Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) is calculated from measurements of the total number of white blood cells (WBC) based on the combined percentage of mature neutrophils and bands, which are immature neutrophils.
This ANC Calculator uses the following forumla:
ANC | = | ( CN + CB ) x Total WBC | |
100 |
Where:
TheAbsolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) Calculator uses the cells per microliter of blood unit. This is abbreviated to cells/µL. Please note that a microliter is equal to one cubic millimeter as 1 million cubic millimeters are equal to one liter.
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Please note that the Absolute Neutrophil Count Calculator is provided for your personal use and designed to provide information and information relating to the calculations only. The Absolute Neutrophil Count Calculator should not be used for you to self-diagnose conditions, self-medicate or alter any existing medication that you are currently prescribed by your Doctor. If the Absolute Neutrophil Count Calculator produces a calculation which causes you concern, please consult your Doctor for support, advice and further information.