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Had a cbc done, and my absolute eosinophils level was 0 and status abnormal. what could cause the low level and and is it bad? all other wbc normal.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Stop worrying: Missing all the eosinophils means nothing. There are probably some but either the machine or the technician doing a by-hand count didn't spot any. This happens all the time.

Answered 6/15/2016

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A member asked:

Had a cbc done, and my absolute eosinophils level was 0 and status abnormal. what could cause the low level and and is it bad? all other wbc normal.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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