Total WBC (cells/mm^3) | |
% of cells Neutrophils | |
% of cells Bands |
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.