How reports print it
NEU#Нейтрофилы абсНейтрофилы абсолютное количествоНейтрофилы абс кол воНейтрофилыНейтрофилы общиеNE#NEUT#NEUNEUTNeutrophilsNeutrophils absoluteAbsolute neutrophil countANC
What it shows
Neutrophils are the largest group of white cells and the first line of defence against bacteria. This is their absolute count, not a percentage.
Units and conversion
Base unit: ×10⁹/L.
- 1 ×10³/µL = 1 ×10⁹/L
Typical ranges
Your laboratory’s range comes first — it is printed on the report next to the result. Below is one laboratory’s adult range with its method: a reference, not a rule.
| Who | Range, ×10⁹/L |
|---|---|
| Adults | 1.8–7.7 |
Range source: Лаборатория Хеликс — Лейкоцитарная формула
Good to know
A report usually has two lines: percent (NEU%) and absolute count (NEU#). The analyser on this site compares the absolute count.
Why it can be higher
Common reasons discussed with a doctor. This is not a diagnosis.
- Bacterial and fungal infections
- Systemic inflammatory conditions
- Tissue damage: burns, pancreatitis, a heart attack
- Bone marrow conditions — a doctor rules them out
Why it can be lower
- Viral infections such as flu
- Severe bacterial infections
- Low vitamin B12
- Suppressed bone marrow — a doctor looks into it
What to ask a doctor
- Is a repeat test needed, and when?
- How does this fit with the total white cell count?
Whom to see
A GP or internist; then a haematologist on referral.