Absolute Neutrophil Count
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Total WBC (cells/mm^3)
% of cells Neutrophils
% of cells Bands
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ANC
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Absolute Neutrophil Count
 

ANC (cells/mm 3 ) =  

[ (Neutrophil % + Band Cells %) x Total WBC ] / 100

 

Neutropenia is defined as an ANC < 500 cells/mm 3 and is commonly associated with myelosuppressive chemotherapy.

 

An ANC < 500 places the patient at risk for infection by a variety of pathogens.