Question 1

what might cause elevated absolute neutrophils but normal neutrophil percentage?

Accepted Answer

TheTruthOnAbsolute : Percentages are relative numbers. You could have one billion neutrophils (elevated) but only 10% of total White Cells (low, %, based on normal ranges), but 10% of one billion is sky high. We are always looking at relative numbers and absolute numbers. Relative numbers like % can be manipulated in various ways, good and bad, but absolute numbers are the nitty-gritty.

Question 2

yearly blood work. cbc was pretty normal. only low iron. what causes low band percentage on a manual differential? how can i improve that segmented neutrophil % 67 % band % 1 % lymphocyte % 24 % monocyte % 7 % eosinophil % 1 % basophil % 0 ?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, none of the results you provided are a cause for concern. You may take oral iron supplements for low iron.     Wish you good health!

Question 3

does a low percentage of the neutrophil cause the wbc to decrease?

Accepted Answer

Close: Low percentage of neutrophils IS the evidence of a decreased wbc.

Question 4

i just got my cbc results back. my wbc count was listed as low at 3.9 and neutrophil percentage was listed as low at 48 percent. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Anything at all.  This is just a trivially low wbc.  Most labs limits of normal go to 4.  This is very common in african americans and those of far northern european ancestry.  With 48% neuts your ANC is almost 2000 which is just fine.

Question 5

what does low wbc, high lymphocyte percentage,low neutrophil percentage,low hct percentage and low mcv count mean?

Accepted Answer

How low: Would need to see the whole report.If platelets also low would be pancytopenia.It would depend on how long the percentages are.Could be something such as iron defiency,renal problems,bone marrow issues.Too little information to express more of an opinion except may need more studies if significantly low.

Question 6

normal wbc but low neutrophil..should i be worried?

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Probably not: But depends on the actual neutrophil count.  So multiply the percentage of neutrophils x the total wbc.  Example:  WBC 5.0 (5000) and neutrophils are 80%, then the goal neutrophil count is 4000.  Now unless your neutrophils are less than 800 or you have recurrent infections, I do not get overly concerned.  Approximately 6% of the population has a low white count.  Hope this helps.

Question 7

wbc 3.9, neutrophil 46.8, lymphocytes 40.2, abs lymph 1.6 is this normal rang?

Accepted Answer

It is not bad: This is close to the normal values. Such minor variations are common. I would not be concerned unless you have some other problems or medical conditions that you are concerned about.

Question 8

what is a normal value of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio ? is there a cut off for healthy population?

Accepted Answer

: The ratio of neutrophil to lymphocyte is called NLR, a bio marker. Normal  level is 1-2and over 3  is considered abnormal  and is higher in males and elderly over 85  .The neutrophil response is an immediate immune response to infections and non infectious stimuli the lymphocyte response is an adaptive immune response  .NLR can be used to monitor heart disease  stroke kidney disease and cancer .

Question 9

neutrophils 77 slightly out of range but absolute neutrophils normal. why elevated neutrophil level on the one blood test?

Accepted Answer

Variations normal: If your absolute counts are normal, and you do not have any symptoms, there is no cause for concern. All blood values vary some at different times of day, different times in menstrual cycle, alcohol intake and medications.

Question 10

after multiple cbcs showing low neutrophil count, and all other values normal, what is typically the next step towards diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

I really depends: On how low.  The absolute count (wbc x percent neuts) than is important.  If that number is above 500 and no mouth sores or unexpected infections then the thought would be just follow.

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What does low wbc, high lymphocyte percentage,low neutrophil percentage,low hct percentage and low mcv count mean?

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Wbc 3.9, neutrophil 46.8, lymphocytes 40.2, abs lymph 1.6 is this normal rang?

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