The corrected number of neutrophils present in the white blood cell count. Also named Absolute Granulocyte Count. Formula: (% neutrophils + % bands) * WBC = ANC
The absolute number of white blood cells that are neutrophils or bands in a sample of blood. More Information.
Also known as absolute granulocyte or AGC. Total count of the neutrophils in the blood, which provides an indication of a person's ability to fight infection. To calculate the ANC, add the percentages of seg neutrophils and band neutrophils, divide by 100, and multiply by the total white blood count.
Refers to the total number of neutrophils (an infection-fighting cell) in the body; normal levels of neutrophils range from approximately 1,500 cells/mm3 to 1,800 cells/mm3
also called “absolute granulocyte count” - amount of white blood cells present in the blood that are able to fight infection.
ANC refers to the percentage of the total white blood cell count that is made up of cells called neutrophils. Neutrophils are particularly important because they defend our bodies against infection.
The number of white blood cells called segs and bands that fight bacterial infections.
Refers to the number of neutrophils in the blood. Healthcare providers use ANC to help monitor the risk of infection in patients undergoing cancer treatment.
The percentage of polys and bands that are part of your total white blood count. The lower your ANC, the more prone you are to infection.
The ANC is calculated by multiplying the percent of neutrophils (plus bands) by the total number of white blood cells. This count is used to determine if chemotherapy can be given.
A blood cell count which monitors the number of the neutrophils/granulocytes. These are White Blood Cells primarily responsible for fighting bacterial infections.
A measure of how many white blood cells you have to fight infections. Your ANC is the total number of neutrophil cells per microliter of blood. It is calculated by using the total white blood count (WBC) and the percentage of neutrophils shown on the laboratory "differential." Normal ANC is around 2,500, but is still considered safe at 1,000 or higher. See more in Understanding Blood.
The total number of neutrophils, or white blood cells that are the primary defense for fighting infection.
A common blood cell count measured after stem cell transplant. Neutrophils are responsible for much of the body's protection against infection.
A measure of the actual number of neutrophils present in the blood per unit volume.
A measurement of the number of mature neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) that are available for fighting infection. A low ANC increases the risk for infection.
Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) is a measure of the number of neutrophil granulocytes (also known as polymorphonuclear cells, PMN's, polys, granulocytes, segmented neutrophils or segs) present in the blood. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that fights against infection. A defficiency of neutrophils, known as neutropenia, may increase chances of infection.
