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Calculates the Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC), which is the number of infection-fighting white blood cells (neutrophils) in the blood. This calculation is crucial for assessing a patient's risk of infection, particularly in individuals undergoing chemotherapy or with certain medical conditions.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter White Blood Cell Count (WBC) (cells/µL) and Percentage of Neutrophils (%) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) (cells/µL) and ANC Interpretation in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Normal ANC

White Blood Cell Count (WBC) (cells/µL): 7,000 cells/µL; Percentage of Neutrophils (%): 60 %

Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) (cells/µL): 4,200 cells/µL; ANC Interpretation: Normal ANC (Low Risk)

Mild Neutropenia

White Blood Cell Count (WBC) (cells/µL): 4,000 cells/µL; Percentage of Neutrophils (%): 30 %

Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) (cells/µL): 1,200 cells/µL; ANC Interpretation: Mild Neutropenia (Slight Risk)

Moderate Neutropenia

White Blood Cell Count (WBC) (cells/µL): 3,000 cells/µL; Percentage of Neutrophils (%): 20 %

Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) (cells/µL): 600 cells/µL; ANC Interpretation: Moderate Neutropenia (Moderate Risk)

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.