cbc · ANC
Absolute Neutrophil Count
The number of neutrophils, the white cells that respond first to bacterial infection. A high count often signals infection, inflammation, or stress; a very low count (neutropenia) can raise infection risk.
This page is general wellness education, not medical advice. Your own lab’s reference range and your clinician’s interpretation always take precedence.
Typical reference range
| Group | General range |
|---|---|
| Adults | ~1,800–7,700 cells/uL |
Units: 10^3/uL. Ranges vary by lab and assay — read yours against the range printed on your own report.
What high Absolute Neutrophil Count can mean
- Bacterial infection
- Inflammation
- Stress
- Steroids
- Smoking
What low Absolute Neutrophil Count can mean
- Viral infections
- Chemotherapy/medications
- Autoimmune conditions
- Bone marrow problems